Kate says 'spending time outdoors has never been more important'

The Princess 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.

Kate says 'spending time outdoors has never been more important'

TL;DR

  • Princess Kate has launched a new initiative focusing on the importance of nature for children's social and emotional development.
  • She urged parents to encourage children to spend quality time outdoors, away from digital devices.
  • The project, supported by The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, will explore how nature-rich environments can nurture confident, creative, and emotionally healthy children.
  • New polling indicates that while most parents agree nature benefits their child's wellbeing, a significant gap exists between this belief and daily practice.
  • This initiative builds on Kate's long-standing work on early childhood development, relationships, and environments.