Kate Middleton leads her first round table discussion with British politicians

It is known that British royalty, starting with the Queenare held stay away from political issues. But there are situations in which they consider it essential to make contact with those who govern. Especially if the issues to be addressed are very dear to them. As in the case of Kate Middleton who, for the first time since being at Buckingham Palace, met with British politicians.

He did it to the Royal Institutionwhere the Duchess of Cambridge drove a panel discussion which was also attended by the Minister for Children Will Quincethe Secretary of State for Health and Social Affairs Sajid Javidand officials from the Departments of Health, Education and Social Care.

The theme was the one dearest to the wife of the Prince William: the care of early childhood. With professionalism and competenceKate Middleton presented the data a research conducted by the Royal Foundation Center for Early Chilhood – institute she founded herself last year – according to which nine out of ten people agree that the first years of life are formative in the lives of children, while not even a five of his is aware of how much these same years also mark theirs future development.

“We know that only a small percentage of the population understands the crucial importance of the first five years of a human being’s life and our goal is precisely this: to change things and spread this awareness, ”said the Duchess. «It should be clear to everyone that the experiences we have in early childhood have a fundamental impact over our entire life and they define the future years not only of the individual but also of the community and of society itself “.

“It is an issue that cannot fail to end up on our agendas,” continued Kate. “AND we can do much more than what we already do, because each of us plays a key role: both working directly with children, and with adults who have to do with them ».

Early childhood care is the heart of thesocial commitment by Kate Middleton, who was also a few months ago gone in Denmark to find out more about early childhood investments made in the kingdom of Margrethe II. Also, as a mother, she feels that the issue is about her firsthand, so it does not just act as a prestigious testimonialbut he informs himself, prepares himself and she studies. To be able to present himself to meetings and events with confidence, and to raise his children with awareness.

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