Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, shared insights into her children’s distinct personalities during her visit to The Dame Kelly Holmes Trust in Bath on Tuesday, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week. Engaging with teens benefiting from mentorship by sports stars, Kate discussed her three children—Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.

Dame Kelly Holmes, an Olympian and founder of the center, recounted her conversation with Kate, stating, “I asked her, ‘You’ve got three children—do you see different traits in them?’ And she said, ‘Oh yes!’ She emphasized the challenge of learning to handle their different traits, needs, and abilities.”

Fans recently got a charming glimpse of the royal children during King Charles’ coronation weekend, where Prince George took on a dutiful role as a Page of Honor, and Princess Charlotte was seen playfully keeping Prince Louis in check during a volunteer event.

A busy mom of three, Princess Kate shares her children with husband Prince William, whom she married in 2011 — and admitted that she is “still learning” about royal life. According to Holmes, some students from St. Katherine’s School in Bristol, who are participating in the trust’s On Track To Achieve program with athlete mentor Liz Johnson, a gold medal-winning Paralympic swimmer, asked the Princess of Wales about being a royal and whether it was something she’d wanted.

“She said she ‘had to learn and she’s still learning every day,’ ” Holmes tells PEOPLE, adding that Princess Kate cited public speaking.

“Doing public speaking isn’t a natural thing for lots of people, and she said she’s still working that out, how to project. She humanized everything to show not everyone’s perfect,” she says. “It doesn’t matter what you’ve got or perceived to have as an individual, you’re still going to have those insecurities and need those learning tools that happen over life.”

It’s clear that Princess Kate “knows the benefits of sport,” adds Holmes, especially as an outlet for young people.

“Through sport, you find a fight and an inner desire to be good. Sport brings you so many life s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁s other than just playing. She’s sporty and is campaigning on mental health and that connection is wonderful,” says the MBE, 50.

While much of her royal focus revolves around children, Kate Middleton has a particular interest in early development. During her recent outing, she spent time with documentary-maker and mental health advocate Zara McDermott, a key supporter of her Shaping Us campaign, launched from the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood in January.

McDermott participated in a bean bag game with Princess Kate and the students, praising the royal for her engaging demeanor. “She’s one of those people who just loves to get stuck in,” McDermott told PEOPLE. “She’s so personable and a real inspiration. A strong, driven woman who truly wants to make a difference.”

She added, “When you’re in a room with her, it feels like she’s one of everyone. She’s amazing at seamlessly fitting into any setting. I’ve noticed that, and I’m in awe of it.”

McDermott adds, “As always, she’s so incredibly engaged. This is a topic that’s so close to her heart. The whole campaign is centered around something she’s been so passionate about. It’s an absolute honor to work with her and that she wanted me here today.”