It was a milestone day for the Duchess of Cambridge as she launched her new project, The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, on Friday. Kate stepped out for two engagements to mark the opening of the centre, first visiting the London School of Economics to meet experts for a roundtable discussion, and then catching up with fellow parents at Kensington Palace.
Despite the dreary weather, Kate didn’t let the rain and wind dampen her spirits as she was pictured smiling as she arrived at LSE. The Duchess also opted for a gorgeous summery look, wowing in a pastel purple dress by L. K. Bennett that featured on-trend puff sleeves.
Prince William‘s wife kicked off the engagement by taking her seat at the table and thanking the leading academics and practitioners for joining her. The group discussed the Centre’s inaugural report, Big Change Starts Small, which was released earlier on Friday.
A closer look at the Duchess’ stylish businesswear. The mother-of-three accessorised with a floral face mask and was pictured clutching onto a copy of her Centre’s report.
Kate’s aim is to create a happier, healthier and more nurturing society, and during the meeting, the group discussed the importance of early childhood.
The Big Change Starts Small report, which has been written in collaboration with LSE and The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, highlights the critical impact of the early years on individuals.
It also sets out recommendations on how all aspects of society can contribute positively and make a difference on this issue.
For over a decade, the Duchess has seen first-hand how some of today’s hardest social challenges – from violence and addiction to family breakdown and homelessness – have their roots in the earliest years of life. Kate is therefore committed to elevating the importance of early childhood and continuing the conversation on this vital issue.
Kate’s second engagement took her back to Kensington Palace, where she joined a group of parents who she has met during the past decade, who have helped to shape her understanding of the importance of providing support for parents during the earliest years of children’s lives.
