In Pictures: Kate learning about impact of mental health illnesses on new mothers

The Duchess of Cambridge was visiting a key research facility which is developing new therapies.

Published Jan 24, 2018

The Duchess of Cambridge met academics at the innovative King’s College London’s Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute and learned about the long lasting impact untreated mental health problems in new mothers can have on the family.

The Duchess of Cambridge arriving at King’s College London (Jonathan Brady/PA)

The Duchess of Cambridge toured a laboratory during her visit to the institute (Jack Hill/The Times/PA) — The Duchess of Cambridge tours a laboratory during her visit (Jack Hill/The Times/PA)

The Duchess of Cambridge speaks to Professor Carmine Pariante head of Biological Psychiatry (Jack Hill/The Times/PA) — The Duchess speaks to Professor Carmine Pariante head of Biological Psychiatry (Jack Hill/The Times/PA)

Kate later visited the Perinatal Service in the Mother and Baby unit at Bethlem Royal Hospital.

Kate during her visit to the Perinatal Service in the Mother and Baby unit at Bethlem Royal Hospital (Hannah McKay/PA) — Kate during her visit to the Perinatal Service (Hannah McKay/PA)

The Duchess speaks to patient, Esther, and her son Nehemiah, at the Mother and Baby unit (Hannah McKay/PA)

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall on a tour of Cheshire (Phil Noble/PA) — The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall out and about (Phil Noble/PA)

Camilla speaks to kitchen staff during her visit to The Clink restaurant at HMP Styal in Wilmslow (Phil Noble/PA)