Kate, 43, made a solo appearance at the Mother and Baby Unit at HMP Styal in her capacity as patron of Action for Children where she highlighted the importance of consistent mother and baby relationships in a child's development.
During her visit, made in her capacity as patron of Action for Children which runs Mother and Baby Units in prisons across the north of England, the Princess chatted to charity staff.
Action for Children is a charity which runs three Mother and Baby Units inside prisons in the north of England; supporting expectant and new mothers who are serving prison sentences or on remand.
The Princess of Wales braved the rain and took shelter under an umbrella as she visited a mother and baby unit at a prison in Cheshire.
The Princess also met with staff and former residents to hear about the support which has previously been provided; including nursery care, targeted interventions and parenting support.
