UPDATED: The Cambridges Mark Volunteers' Week

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrated Volunteers' Week by thanking several organisations across the UK for outstanding work in their communities especially during this challenging time. From their Norfolk home, Anmer Hall, William and Kate called Conscious Youth in West Yorkshire and Machynlleth Community Corona Response in Powys, Wales.

During the course of the conversations, Prince William revealed he has been supporting efforts through volunteering with Shout, the crisis text line which is a legacy project of Heads Together. The charity now has 2,000 people dedicating their free time to offer support and advice to people all over the UK. Last September William revealed plans to volunteer: "I'm aiming to set myself up for it, I really want to do it. Even if I can only do an hour on my laptop. I want to do the training and be able to help."

The Telegraph reports:

'The Duke of Cambridge has been secretly volunteering for a mental health crisis line, answering text messages from home during the coronavirus crisis.

During a video call, the Duke spoke to other volunteers at the helpline about their work, telling them: “I’m going to share a little secret with you guys but I’m actually on the platform volunteering.”

He and the Duchess took part in two calls to charities to mark ‘Volunteers’ Week’, speaking of their hopes that the community spirit uncovered during the Covid-19 pandemic would endure.'

Kate told volunteers: "Everyone's got to give something back." Whilst speaking to a young chess teacher named Cain the Duchess joked: "Cain, you'll have to give me some lessons because I'm terrible."

Kate also praised the importance of young volunteers: "It’s so impressive to see young people volunteering. I think the world would be a better place with more people like you in it."

People writes:

'During each of the calls, the royal couple passed on their thanks for the time and commitment that each volunteer gives to ensure the provision of support and services within their communities.

“It’s National Volunteering Week and I want to say a big thank you from both of us. Thank you for all the volunteering you’re doing, thank you for all the time and effort you’re putting in. It’s been hugely rewarding and important that you guys are doing that and you have been a lifeline to all the people who you’ve helped in the area,” Prince William said.

Kate added, “One of the things that would be amazing is if everyone in their communities was to carry on and still celebrate volunteering in a way that they have been during the pandemic. Everyone’s got something to give back.”

The Duchess wore her very chic Mabel Shirt by M.I.H. Jeans, which she debuted last May during the 'Back to Nature' display at RHS Chelsea.

The $325 broderie anglaise piece features scallop trim on the neck and puffed sleeves. The delicate floral detail is a striking element in the piece.

For those searching for a Repli-Kate, alternative broderie anglaise pieces include the Pure Collection shirt shown at John Lewis; the COS broderie anglaise shirt; and the very summery crisp off-the-shoulder shirt from H&M, retailing for roughly £20.

The Duchess accessorised with a pair of hoop earrings we saw during the trip to Ireland. Susan from What Kate Wore suggests they could be the £5 Accessorize Twisted Circle Drop earrings. They certainly look like a solid match.

UPDATE: To mark Volunteers' Week, Kensington Palace shared a photo of William, George and Charlotte delivering pasta and other essentials in Norfolk. The image was taken by the Duchess and is from the same set as Charlotte's birthday photographs.

Meanwhile, we touched on the resumption of engagements last night. The Daily Mail's royal reporter Rebecca English shared more information via Twitter "Sources say William and Kate want to try and resume visits in person as lockdown is slowly lifted. "We are looking at ways we can do physical engagements in the future in line with Government guidance".

I hope you all have a lovely weekend!