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\nKate Middleton told her group to keep it moving during her latest royal dutyThe Princess of Wales hurried her fellow hikers during a walk with Mind Over Mountains in the Peak DistrictPrincess Kate’s quip made the others laugh<\/p>\n
Kate Middleton<\/a> urged her fellow hikers to pick up the pace in an unexpected moment at her latest royal engagement.\n<\/p>\n On Jan. 27, the Princess of Wales, 44, joined the charity Mind Over Mountains for a supported wellbeing walk in the Peak District during her visit to the North of England, her first solo away day of the year<\/a>.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n As seen in a video shared by Hello! magazine<\/a>, Princess Kate hilariously hurried her group to keep it moving when they slowed down.\n<\/p>\n “How do people keep standing there?” she quipped, which made the others laugh.\n<\/p>\n Gesturing with her hand, she added, “Come on! We need to get going!”\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The Princess of Wales’ walk with Mind Over Mountains was her last of three stops on Tuesday, and she stepped out to spotlight groups using creativity, community and nature to uplift individuals who have experienced trauma, isolation and poor mental health.\n<\/p>\n Mind Over Mountains provides professional mental fitness support through nature walks, mindfulness and well-being coaching in a relaxed setting, enabling people to restore and sustain their mental health.\n<\/p>\n Princess Kate joined the short, guided walk led by a qualified walk leader and wellbeing practitioner to meet past participants, and learn about the Mind Over Mountains method.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n The Princess of Wales has been vocal about the solace nature brought her during her cancer journey and recovery<\/a>, and she seemed to be in bright spirits during the outdoor excursion.\n<\/p>\n Kate Middleton walks in the Peak District with Mind Over Mountains on Jan. 27, 2026.<\/p>\n Ian Vogler \/ POOL \/ AFP via Getty\u00a0<\/p>\n Kate shared in March 2024 that she was undergoing treatment for cancer<\/a> and announced in January 2025 that she is in remission<\/a>. While visiting The Royal Marsden Hospital in London last year, which came with the confirmation that she had received treatment there, the royal revealed that she craved the outdoors.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n Speaking about the importance of self-care during and after treatment, Kate shared, “I really felt like I needed to get the sun. You need loads of water and loads of sunlight,” the Daily Mail<\/a> reported.\n<\/p>\n A few months later, she embarked on an engagement in nature when she joined a group of Scouts for a day outdoors<\/a> in the Lake District and opened up about how time outside brought her strength during her health journey.\n<\/p>\n \u201cShe would say, \u2018During my recovery, I spent a lot of time in the outdoors because that\u2019s where I felt at peace.\u2019 Or \u2018myself and the family come out to the Lakes as often as we can,\u2019 ” U.K. Chief Scout Dwayne Fields, who was there with her, exclusively told PEOPLE<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Kate Middleton walks in the Peak District with Mind Over Mountains on Jan. 27, 2026.<\/p>\n Ian Vogler \/ POOL \/ AFP via Getty\u00a0<\/p>\n Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage? Sign up for our free Royals newsletter<\/a> to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!\u00a0\n<\/p>\n Starting in 2025 and wrapping on her recent Jan. 9 birthday, Princess Kate also launched a four-part “Mother Nature” video series about the healing power of the great outdoors.\n<\/p>\n \u201cEven in the coldest, darkest season, winter has a way of bringing us stillness, patience and quiet consideration\u2026 I find myself reflecting on how deeply grateful I am,\u201d she said in a voiceover of the “Winter” video<\/a> that showed her on a walk in Berkshire.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n “For the rivers within us flow with ease. Fears washed away, cleanse and purify. Come to peace with our tears, and discover what it means to be alive. To be at one with nature. A quiet teacher and a soft voice that guides. In memory, helping us to heal.”<\/p>\n