The Duchess in Boden for Conversation with "Inspirational" Jasmine Harrison

To mark International Women's Day, Kensington Palace shared a video of a virtual conversation the Duchess of Cambridge had with Jasmine Harrison, the youngest woman to solo row the Atlantic. The conversation took place last week with the Duchess zooming in from Norfolk. The Cambridges have since returned to London with Thomas's Battersea reopening and George, Charlotte and fellow pupils attending school again.

Kate, describing Jasmine as "an inspiration" to other women, heard about the 21-year-old's path to her outstanding achievement. "So many opportunities are closed off or just not out there for women to see, that we don't know that's something you can do." Jasmine said she was in "the right place at the right time", which led her to ask, "What else is there?" Kate replied, "That's why I wanted to talk to you. Unless these things get spoken about and get showcased, you never get to realize the opportunities that are around the corner."

Hello! reports:

'In the chat, Jasmine revealed that although she has been sporty, it wasn't until January of last year that she began training for the race in the gym, to build up her strength. She finally got in the water in July 2020 due to delays related to COVID-19. She was originally expected to get training in the water in March and April. Jasmine was required to complete 120 hours in the water before she would even be allowed to race.

During the call, Kate asked Jasmine about any inspiring women she met along the way and Jasmine discussed meeting a female American rower who broke the record 10 years ago. She supported Jasmine and told her, "If someone is ever going to break my record, you've got to do it right, and this girl is doing for these charities, she's doing it for the right reasons."

They both completed the race in 70 days! Jasmine finished the 3,000-mile (4,828 kilometre) race in Antigua after 70 days, three hours and 48 minutes in February 2021.'

Jasmine completed the 3,000 mile row in February after seventy days. Through the endeavour, she raised funds for the Blue Marine Foundation, a charity dedicated to restoring the ocean to health by tackling overfishing and other environmental challenges; and Shelter Box, an emergency disaster-relief charity.

Kate was interested to hear how Jasmine stayed so "calm and relaxed", asking if it was "stressful" at times.  The Duchess also wondered what she would say to young women who want to follow in her footsteps, to which Jasmine replied, "You can do it if you set your mind to it. Don't listen to other people. You're your own person." The Palace said, "This International Women's Day we celebrate her remarkable achievement and the power it has to motivate & inspire women around the world."

Jasmine Harrison became the youngest woman to solo row the Atlantic - completing the record-breaking 3,000-mile row on 20th February aged 21.

This International Women's Day we celebrate her remarkable achievement & the power it has to motivate & inspire women around the world. pic.twitter.com/deHqHwEMNX

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) March 8, 2021

Kate's pink tie-neck blouse is the Boden 'Dora' style (with thanks to Natasha).

The lightweight blouse is semi-fitted with sleeves nipped in at the wrist with a keyhole opening and fabric covered buttons. It has a tie-neck detail which can be styled for a classic pussy-bow effect.

The blouse is available in multi-print at John Lewis for £80.

The Duchess accessorised with her Missoma rhodochrosite gold mini pyramid charm hoops.

Kate wore her hair in a demi-chignon.