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Princess of Wales Launches Project on Nature and Young Children

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The Princess of Wales has launched a project exploring how time in nature can support the social and emotional development of babies and young children. Run by her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, it will bring together academics, researchers and early years experts, with the Duchy of Cornwall offering possible sites. Catherine said spending time outdoors has never mattered more in a digital age.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 October 2026 at 7:42

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