The video was a heartfelt message to the public, expressing gratitude for their support and highlighting the importance of mental health. The video, titled “A Message from the Duchess of Cambridge,” was a significant moment for the royal family. It marked a turning point in the public’s perception of the Duchess of Cambridge, who had been largely absent from public appearances for the past six months.

This time, the announcement was accompanied by a series of photographs taken by the Duchess of Cambridge herself. The photographs were taken during a visit to the Royal Air Force base in North Yorkshire, where the couple visited the families of service personnel. The photographs were taken in a candid, informal setting, showcasing the couple’s genuine connection with the families.

In September 2023, Elizabeth Holmes, author of New York Times bestseller HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style, spoke to Vogue about the princess’s personal relationship to the shade: “I think it’s worth considering Catherine’s commitment to blue,” she said. “For the first official pictures of her as a royal bride-to-be, she wore a vivid blue wrap dress to match the famous sapphire and diamond engagement ring that had belonged to Princess Diana. She has since worn every shade of blue, from a soft and pale (one might even call it Cinderella blue) to a deep navy.” So, perhaps in this latest context, the choice of blue was both a display of familial unity and an ode to the princess herself.