Kate Middleton Reveals 'Inspiring' Secret Outing with a Rare Personal Message
- - Kate Middleton Reveals 'Inspiring' Secret Outing with a Rare Personal Message
Janine HenniFebruary 2, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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Kate Middleton in a video shared to Instagram on Jan. 31, 2026
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Kate Middleton shared a personal message after an under-the-radar weekend outing
The Princess of Wales visited "The Beauty of the Earth" display at The Arc in Winchester, England
Princess Kate studied art history in college and supports the arts through several patronages today
Kate Middleton had an "inspiring" secret outing.
On Saturday, Jan. 31, the Princess of Wales released a personal message to Instagram about her visit to the "The Beauty of the Earth" exhibit at The Arc in Winchester, England. It was an unannounced outing for Princess Kate, 44, and came with a new video of her touring the display.
"My thanks to the team at The Arc in Winchester. It was inspiring to see how they have placed creativity at the heart of the community and made art widely accessible," she began the message.
"The Beauty of The Earth exhibition was a powerful reminder of the connection between nature, creativity and craft," the Princess of Wales continued.
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She signed off as "C," which is shorthand for her first name, Catherine. Princess Kate and Prince William are known to sign social media posts with their first initials to indicate when messages come directly from them rather than their team.
The new video, set to twinkling music, followed Princess Kate during her tour of the exhibit, including her animated conversations with her tour guide and close-up shots of some of the art.
In the comments section, The Arc said it was an honor for the Princess of Wales to come visit.
"We were honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales to Beauty of the Earth: The Art of May, Jane & William Morris at The Arc, Winchester," read a note below the video from the art gallery's official handle.
"This exhibition celebrates the enduring legacy of the Morris family, highlighting the artistic contributions of May and Jane Morris alongside William Morris. We are proud to see this important exhibition recognized in this way," they said.
Princess Kate studied art history at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, where she met her future husband Prince William in 2001. Today, she supports the fine arts through her patronages of the National Portrait Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum and Royal Photographic Society.
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The key nature theme of "The Beauty of Earth" exhibit connects to Kate's passion for outdoors, an outlet which she has said brought her solace during her cancer journey and recovery.
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