Princess Kate has sparked a frenzy after swapping her rings for public engagements. The Princess of Wales made a notable appearance at the National Portrait Gallery on Tuesday, but her iconic sapphire engagement ring was noticeably absent from her hand.

Princess Kate has issued a fresh statement just hours after her surprise London outing. The Princess of Wales accompanied young schoolchildren to the National Portrait Gallery in support of the Centre for Early Childhood’s Shaping Us Framework.

The Princess of Wales, 43, is continuing her gradual return to work following the end of her cancer treatment in October.

As a mom of three, Kate Middleton is used to juggling royal duties and multiple kids at once—and she put those skills to good use while accompanying some tiny students to the National Portrait Gallery in London on Feb. 4.

Six-year-old Prince Louis is most famous for pulling funny faces in front of the cameras, but the young royal has taken a turn on the other side of the camera for a new picture of his mom, Kate Middleton.

Just last month, Kate revealed she was in remission from cancer. “As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead.