The Princess of Wales has visited the Foundling Museum to continue her mission to improve the wellbeing of future generations.
Princess Catherine is in London today, focused on the increased importance of strong and loving relationships for children who have experienced trauma, adversity and bereavement in early life.
Her Royal Highness, who is Patron of the Foundling Museum, has met young adults who grew up in care, as well as foster carers and adoptive parents to talk about the importance of children having supportive networks to build positive relationships with others.
English rapper, Professor Green, joined The Princess in a conversation with young care leavers, supported by the Foundling Museum, who are taking part in a creative writing programme which helps them express their emotions.
In January, Her Royal Highness launched The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood’s ‘Shaping Us’ campaign.
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Professor Green, who was brought up by his grandmother, is one of Catherine’s ‘Shaping Us’ champions.
In January, Her Royal Highness launched The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood’s ‘Shaping Us’ campaign.
The long-term project aims to highlight how the first five years of a child’s life have a huge impact on their future wellbeing.
English rapper Professor Green joined The Princess of Wales during the engagement
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Scientific research suggests problems with addiction and mental health can stem from a poor start in life.
The campaign aims to transform the issue of early childhood development into “one of the most strategically important topics of our time”.
A single protestor from London held up signs reading “monarchy is child abuse” and “#BornEqual” as the Princess arrived and departed.
Her Royal Highness is Patron of the Foundling Museum,
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Clarifying her view, the woman protester told GB News she thought teaching children that they are “inferior” and will “never be as good” as the Royal Family is a form of abuse.
The protester was outnumbered by more than 30 royal fans.
