Kate Middleton seldom talks in public and has delivered a rare speech while visiting one of her key charities, Place2Be in North Wales. During said event, the Duchess also shared some details about how she was raised as a kid and updates about the royal family.
The talk of the Duchess of Cambridge is focused on her appreciation to her upbringing when she was still a child. It also showed how wonderful and loving she is.
“I often get asked why I decided to spend time highlighting the mental health of children. I imagine my answer might be similar to many of yours. I know that I was lucky. My parents and teachers provided me with a wonderful and secure childhood where I always knew I was loved, valued and listened to,” Middleton said according to the Daily Beast.
She also reminded the audience that not all children are fortunate to experience love and support. Hence, charities like Place2Be is a nice place for the kids to feel accepted loved and cared for.
“Of course, not all children have the anchor of a strong family. Many will arrive through your school gates feeling a real lack of love and devotion in their lives. This often leaves them feeling insecure and without confidence and trust in the world around them. That is why your work is so important,” added the Duchess.
She also stressed on how teachers and parents have a vital impact on the lives of the children which she observed since she isn't born into royalty. Her family was blue collar class and provided the needed attention and care to her and her siblings when they were younger.
“Imagine if everyone was able to help just one child who needs to be listened to, needs to be respected, and needs to be loved—we could make such a huge difference for an entire generation,” Middleton said, who also believes that parents should be hands-on with the upbringing of their children and not merely rely on nannies like what the royal tradition says.
Meanwhile, the Duchess also shared that Prince George, 2-and-a half-years-old and Princess Charlotte, 6-month-old, are "doing really well" and that "Charlotte is getting bigger and getting on well with her noisy big brother." Middleton also received two knitted woolen sheep that has a pink and blue ribbon which is a present for the royal children, Good Housekeeping reported.
