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Princess of Wales Announces 'Extraordinary' Project in Rare Video - & Her Fairisle ME+EM Knit Is Still Stocked
The Princess of Wales, Princess Kate, has commissioned a research project through the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood examining how nature supports the social and emotional development of babies and young children.
On Thursday, the princess and Prince William made a private visit to the Duchy of Cornwall's Nansledan site in Newquay to explore nature-based learning potential during the earliest years of life.
Catherine warned of an 'epidemic of disconnection' from excessive screens, stating that 'spending quality time outdoors has never been more important' in this 'digital age' to nurture essential emotional skills.
Describing the initiative as her 'life's work,' the princess aims to 'build supportive environments' that make nature more accessible for families, though no funding has been announced thus far.
Reggio Emilia, Italy, provided the model for this study, which seeks to integrate nature into education, with the Duchy potentially providing future sites for educational visits supporting healthy development.