Kate Middleton has announced a new project to explore how nature can help babies and young children grow and develop.
The announcement came a day after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s joint appearance in Britain following their return from the United States.
Kensington Palace shared a video in which Kate introduced the project. She has asked the Centre for Early Childhood to lead the work, with a new programme planned for next year.
Supported by the Duchy of Cornwall as its founding partner, the project will explore how nature, creativity and relationships can help children understand their feelings and connect with others. These skills can support their health and happiness throughout life.
In her message, Kate said spending time outdoors is especially important in a world where technology plays such a large role.
Royal reporter Rebecca English described the message as heartfelt. She said Kate was encouraging parents to help children put down their phones and enjoy time outside.
The Princess of Wales has today spoken from the heart about her lifelong initiative to better the lives of young children - urging parents to get youngsters to put down their phones and enjoy the great outdoors. In a timely message she says: ‘Nature is such an extraordinary environment for us all and, in this tech-driven, digital age, spending quality time outdoors has never been more important.’ The video message, which is accompanied by three new portraits of the princess, was filmed yesterday in Cornwall, with the support of her husband, Prince William and his Duchy of Cornwall, and is part of a new @Earlychildhood project.
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) October 16, 2026
According to English, the video was filmed in Cornwall with support from Prince William and the Duchy of Cornwall. Three new portraits of Kate were also released alongside it.
