Welcome to Part 2 of the Princess of Wales Early Years and other patronages related to children.
The previous thread can be found here. Kate: Early Years and other patronages related to families & children (https://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=90206.0)
Posts about the PssoW's visit to the V & A have been moved to this thread.
Kate: Photography, Art and Museum Patronages and Charities (https://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=67908.0)
https://twitter.com/gertsroyals/status/1684269326742831105?s=61&t=SLo5iiUhZ52O6n1B3sM_wQ
QuoteUK Parliament has released its report on ?Support for childcare and the early years? today.
Princess Kate & the Royal Foundation?s Centre for @Earlychildhood
are mentioned in the report.
?The Princess of Wales has done important work to raise the profile of the Early Years through her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. Its 2020 report ?State of the Nation: Understanding Public Attitudes to the Early Years? stressed the importance of elevating the importance of the early years period in the public consciousness.?
The Princess of Wales is making an impact with her early years work and it's been noted by Parliament.
Kate has been mentioned in a new House of Commons Committee report about the Support for Childcare and the Early Years, published earlier this week.
It states: "to The Princess of Wales has done important work to raise the profile of the Early Years through her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. Its 2020 report 'State of the Nation: Understanding Public Attitudes to the Early Years' stressed the importance of elevating the importance of the early years period in the public consciousness.
More: Kate Middleton praised for 'important work' as she enjoys family summer holidays | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/498786/kate-middleton-praised-early-years-work-parliament/)
"In 2013, Place2Be became one of the early charities to receive patronage from HRH The Princess of Wales. As we mark 10 years of Royal Patronage, Place2Be's Chief Executive Catherine Roche reflects on the impact that Her Royal Highness' support has had on Place2Be, and on children's mental health and wellbeing, over the last 10 years."
Read more: Celebrating 10 years of our Royal Patronage | Place2Be (https://www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/2023/august/celebrating-10-years-of-our-royal-patronage/)
Congratualtions to both the organization and the POW on the milestone.
The Prince and Princess of Wales
@KensingtonRoyal
Celebrating 10 years of making a difference with @Place2Be!
Thank you to every child, parent, educator and volunteer who has been part of this journey 💛
10-year lookback: Celebrating 10 years of our Royal Patronage | Place2Be (https://place2be.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/2023/august/celebrating-10-years-of-our-royal-patronage/)
The PssoW visited Streets of Growth today in London.
https://twitter.com/elliotwagland/status/1704078620552048793
QuoteThe Princess of Wales during her visit to Streets of Growth, a not-for-profit youth intervention charity in east London which is working to transform the lives of young people at risk of becoming trapped in a cycle of isolation, exploitation, violence and criminality.
Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/search/2/image?events=776037612&family=editorial)
The Princess of Wales attended a Portage Session of the 'Shaping Us' campaign on early childhood in Sittingbourne today, September 27: SEND means Special Education Needs and Development.
Welcome | National Portage Association (https://www.portage.org.uk/)
QuotePortage is a home-visiting educational service for pre-school children with SEND and their families.
Portage aims to:
work with families to help them develop a quality of life and experience, for themselves and their young children, in which they can learn together, play together, participate and be included in their community in their own right.
play a part in minimising the disabling barriers that confront young children and their families.
support the national and local development of inclusive services for children.
Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/search/2/image?events=776040614&sort=newest&family=editorial&page=2)
Video from today.
Princess Kate Enjoying Playtime with Children at Specialist Centre - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQV2GTnOvk4)
Rebecca English
@RE_DailyMail
Meanwhile in London the Princess of Wales has spoken about the ?importance of family time and the role dads are playing in raising kids,? during a meeting with fathers? support group
@Dadvengers
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The Princess of Wales has joined a meeting of @Dadvengers a community for Dads and their children, in London to highlight the important role that Dads play in their children?s earliest years.
#ShapingUs
@Earlychildhood
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Pics from today: Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/editorial-images/news/event/the-princess-of-wales-carries-out-engagement-in-north-london/776055129)
Here's a short video of Catherine, the dads and the kids today.
QuoteThe Princess of Wales, meets group members in the Arnos Arms during a visit to 'Dadvengers', a community for dads and their children, in Arnos Grove, north London.
It's to highlight the important role that Dads play in their children's earliest years as part of her Shaping Us campaign on early childhood.
Kate Enjoys Singalong and Selfies With Dads Support Group - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96I2k6v2fBM)
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The Princess of Wales and The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood will host The Shaping Us National Symposium in London on Wednesday.
I?m told HRH will be giving a landmark speech - the biggest she?s ever delivered - explaining her vision for her work in this field.
The symposium brings together cross-disciplinary leaders, child and adult specialists, and global thinkers for the first time.
@Earlychildhood has also conducted an exercise involving experts from 21 countries to unite thinking on the foundational skills laid in early childhood.
The Princess of Wales will explain why she works on early years, how links to her mental health work and setting out her vision for the future of her work. It?s going to be a huge moment for her.
Rebecca English
Majesty Magazine & Joe Little
@MajestyMagazine
The Princess of Wales and the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood will host the #ShapingUs National Symposium at the Design Museum in west London on Wednesday.
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The Princess of Wales to deliver keynote speech at Shaping Us National Symposium - Centre for Early Childhood (https://centreforearlychildhood.org/latest-learnings/news/princess-of-wales-keynote-speech-shaping-us-national-symposium/)
The Princess Of Wales Delivers Keynote Speech At The Shaping Us National Symposium:
Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/editorial-images/news/event/the-princess-of-wales-delivers-keynote-speech-at-the-shaping-us-national-symposium/776063225?editorialproducts=all)
^^^Video of the PssoW's speech today.
Princess Catherine shares Early Childhood Wisdom at 'Shaping Us' - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahN9kh8HbMI)
The Prince and Princess of Wales
@KensingtonRoyal
Delighted to support this year's #ChildrenInNeed 💛
We must nurture every childhood, which is why the projects supported by @BBCCiN are so important.
Thank you to everyone around the country taking part in challenges and the amazing fundraising effort 👏
Catherine opening a video message to the BBC Children In Need event tonight.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1725590478811181103
Majesty Magazine & Joe Little
@MajestyMagazine
The Princess of Wales will visit @Sebbys_Corner in Barnet today to kickstart an initiative from the Royal Foundation Centre for @Earlychildhood
to provide support to families with young children in the run up to Christmas. #ShapingUs
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^^^
Pics: Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/editorial-images/news/event/the-princess-of-wales-visits-sebbys-corner-in-barnet/776067202?editorialproducts=all)
Baby Basics
@BabyBasicsUK
Great to see HRH The Princess of Wales visiting our friends @Sebbys_Corner today as part of the public ask to support baby banks this Christmas.
Donate through our wishlists here to support our work centres.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales
@KensingtonRoyal
Working with @earlychildhood and Baby Banks around the country to support families and young children in the run up to Christmas.
Visit Home - Centre for Early Childhood (http://centreforearlychildhood.org) to find out more information on how to support your local Baby Bank
#ShapingUs
She has found her niche and is doing well in her country in these areas.
Baby Basics CEO Cat Ross tells HELLO! that the charity is "thrilled that HRH The Princess of Wales and the Royal Foundation Centre For Early Childhood are continuing their commitment to the early years and specifically the baby bank sector through this Christmas public ask".
Cat continues: "As with most charities across the UK right now and especially in the baby bank sector, we are facing our busiest winter yet with the cost of living crisis not just having an impact on increasing demand for our services but a drop in donations and volunteers.
"This public ask from HRH is not just about us receiving items but is about encouraging the public to think about how they can support the youngest in our society."
Why Kate Middleton's baby bank initiative is so important and how you can help | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/508573/kate-middleton-baby-bank-initiative-so-important-christmas/)
The Princess of Wales proved she was the children's Princess today as she headed to open a new Children's Day Surgery at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in London.
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The Princess Of Wales Opens Evelina London's New Children's Day Surgery Unit -
Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/editorial-images/news/event/the-princess-of-wales-opens-evelina-londons-new-childrens-day-surgery-unit/776071405?editorialproducts=all)
Ms Ayida said: ''We put children, young people and families at the heart of everything we do, and you especially feel that when coming into our new unit.
''It was lovely to have this recognised with the Princess of Wales today, who values the importance of having a supported and nurturing environment for children through her work with The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.''
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The Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis volunteering at the baby bank.
The Prince and Princess of Wales
@KensingtonRoyal
Baby Banks are warm, caring places for families to access equipment, products, clothes and toys to help relieve some of the stresses creating significant pressures on people caring for babies and young children.
Watch in full: https://youtu.be/gvwLS2nGdO4
A film by Will Warr
Rebecca English
@RE_DailyMail
When I covered the Princess of Wales visiting @TheBabyBank in April, she vowed to return one day with her own three children
She was true to her word and last month took all three along to volunteer!
The longer version
The Princess of Wales launches Christmas Baby Banks initiative - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvwLS2nGdO4)
Very nice.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis volunteer at a baby bank as Kate Middleton keeps her promise to bring her children to the centre (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12850401/Prince-George-Princess-Charlotte-Prince-Louis-volunteer-baby-bank-Kate-Middleton-keeps-promise-bring-children-centre-supporting-struggling-parents.html)
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis volunteer at a baby bank with mum Kate | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1844324/prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis-volunteering)
Kate Middleton takes George, Charlotte and Louis on important Christmas outing in sweet video - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/kate-middleton-takes-george-charlotte-31647719)
Cheeky Louis carries toys & Charlotte giggles as they help mum with baby bank drive after Kate backed The Sun?s campaign ? The Sun | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/25015165/louis-charlotte-george-christmas-kate-volunteers/)
Wonderful ^ The first link - Daily Mail Rebecca English super detailed article.
Such a beautiful family!
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Volunteer with Kate (https://people.com/prince-george-princess-charlotte-and-prince-louis-help-out-at-baby-bank-see-the-film-8414155)
The Prince and Princess of Wales
@KensingtonRoyal
At Newport Cathedral earlier this month, the local community hosted their own ?Together at Christmas? Carol Service with @earlychildhood
Watch our short film from the Service: Newport's Community Carol Service #ShapingUs - YouTube (https://youtube.com/watch?v=uUZiTj0DgY4)
It was an evening that celebrated the diversity of the city and the people helping the next generation to flourish, building the foundations for a happier, healthier society #ShapingUs
Yng Nghadeirlan Casnewydd yn gynharach yn y mis, bu i?r gymuned leol gynnal eu Gwasanaeth Carolau ?Gyda?n Gilydd dros y Nadolig? gydag
@earlychildhood
Gwyliwch ein ffilm fer o?r gwasanaeth.
Roedd hi?n noson a ddathlodd amrywiaeth y ddinas a?r bobl sy?n helpu?r genhedlaeth nesaf i ffynnu, gan feithrin cymdeithas a fydd yn hapusach ac yn iachach.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1736022274027778347
Should children be taught charity at Christmas?
Baby Basics
@BabyBasicsUK
Thank you @CharleneWhite & @loosewomen for highlighting baby banks today your recent visit to @babybasicssunbyas part of @Fabulousmag
#Babybankonus & also the @Earlychildhood Christmas baby bank campaign - every mention helps more families get the support they need. #ShapingUs
^ ITV lunch time live chat show today in the UK were discussing the Baby Banks. Charlene White (the presenter details the kind of women that need and use baby banks when she went to investigate - all heartbreaking)
https://twitter.com/i/status/1735292002470641725
Everybody should learn and know the meaning of charity at Xmas, whatever their age. Before I retired planning for Christmas donations would begin in September at the local community centre I worked at, and a lot of our donations would start to trickle in in November. We had ?elves? volunteers to show mums (and sometimes dads) the special gift room with toys and other necessities, from babyhood up. Teenagers would get gift vouchers.
The Prince and Princess of Wales
@KensingtonRoyal
From volunteers running Baby Banks helping families across Cornwall, to a couple in Hull who've fostered more than 70 children and volunteer in their community, our wonderful congregation at Westminster Abbey was filled with people who do so much for the youngest in our society.
#ShapingUs
Evelina London
@EvelinaLondon
Thank you HRH The Princess of Wales for the Christmas cards you sent to us.
It's lovely to know guests who attended your carol service were thinking about children who might need some festive cheer over Christmas.
Read more: News Article | Evelina London (https://evelinalondon.nhs.uk/about-us/news-events/news-article.aspx?page=royal-carol-service-guests-spread-festive-cheer-to-evelina-london-patients)