Kate Middleton Focuses on Cancer Treatment, Insiders Say No Immediate Work Plans
Kate Middleton‘s impactful work persists amid her cancer treatment. The Princess of Wales is pressing her initiative to foster supportive environments for parents and children through the Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood. The task force has released a new report underscoring the importance of prioritising early childhood and detailing the initial actions stemming from their efforts.
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Princess Kate, 42, has remained out of the public eye since announcing her cancer treatment in an emotional video message in March. Insiders clarify that this latest development from her team does not signify her return to work. According to her husband, Prince William, she is “doing well,” but her return depends on clearance from her medical team. However, Kate has been briefed on the report’s findings and the next steps by Christian Guy, executive director of The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.
Kate Middleton with children. (Picture credit: X)
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Guy emphasised the significance of this moment for the Princess’s early childhood work, noting that its impact continues to grow as she recovers. On May 21, prominent British businesses will unite to issue a “major early years rallying call,” urging their peers to support early childhood initiatives alongside the Centre and the Princess.
Since launching the business task force last March, the Princess’s efforts have seen substantial progress under Guy’s leadership. A spokesperson highlighted that the Prince and Princess’s projects are always active, and the Centre has made notable advancements over the past five months. The Princess, kept fully informed throughout, has reviewed the report.
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The Princess of Wales has been the ‘driving force’ behind a major new report into business and the early years. All the details herehttps://t.co/Gc27o8jTrj
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Guy expressed the Princess’s gratitude towards the Taskforce members for their outstanding progress, emphasising her commitment to fostering transformational change for current and future generations. He conveyed her enthusiasm for encouraging businesses of all sizes to join this journey, anticipating growing momentum in the coming months.
The Princess of Wales has consistently highlighted the foundational role of early childhood in creating a happier, healthier society, including a stronger, well-prepared workforce. Last year, she launched the Business Taskforce to bridge the gap between the scientific community and businesses, advocating for a shift in attitudes towards early childhood. This initiative is part of her broader Shaping Us campaign, which aims to educate the public on the critical importance of the first five years of a child’s life.
Guy reiterated the Princess’s excitement for the initiative, noting that Shaping Us was about raising awareness, but action is equally crucial to her. The involvement of eight major British companies in advocating for early childhood reflects this commitment.
Sir Ron Kalifa, Chair of the Business Taskforce for Early Childhood, recounted the inaugural meeting in March 2023, where Kate’s knowledge and passion inspired and energized the CEOs. He referred to her Financial Times op-ed, where she described investing in early childhood as a “downpayment on all of our futures.”
The report presents a compelling economic case for change, highlighting a $57.2 billion potential boost to the British economy by fostering a workforce equipped with essential social and emotional skills. It outlines five key areas where businesses can significantly impact early childhood, including cultural shifts to prioritize early childhood, supporting working parents, and enhancing early childhood education and care.
The Princess’s team aims for these efforts to create a lasting legacy, potentially extending internationally in the future.