• UK
  • World
    • USA
  • Entertainment
    • Celeb
    • Showbiz
    • Magazine
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Gaming
  • Tech
  • Science
    • Education
  • Insurance
  • Business
  • Auto
  • ToS/Contact
    • ToS
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
NewsExplored
  • UK
  • World
    • USA
  • Entertainment
    • Celeb
    • Showbiz
    • Magazine
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Gaming
  • Tech
  • Science
    • Education
  • Insurance
  • Business
  • Auto
  • ToS/Contact
    • ToS
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
  • Facebook

  • Twitter

  • LinkedIn

  • Tumblr

  • RSS

UK

Duchess of Cambridge wants to teach Prince George and Princess Charlotte about being kind

Duchess of Cambridge wants to teach Prince George and Princess Charlotte about being kind
Newsexplored
6th February 2017
7
SHARES
ShareTweet
SubscribeRedditGoogleWhatsappStumbleuponPinterestDiggLinkedinTumblrTelegram
Views:
20

Kate said making Prince George, the future King, and his sister Princess Charlotte aware of the value of these qualities was just as important as academic or sporting success.

The Duchess’s revealing comments came as she celebrated pupils with the “K factor”, or kindness factor, during a visit to Mitchell Brook Primary in north-west London with her husband the Duke for the launch of Children’s Mental Health Week.

The annual event – which this year has the theme Spread A Little Kindness – is an initiative founded by the mental health charity Place2Be, which has Kate as royal patron, and runs counselling sessions at Mitchell Brook in Neasden.

Prince William and the Duchess of CambridgePA/GETTY

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge marked the start of Children's Mental Health Week

The 35-year-old Duchess, who wore an outfit by the Italian designer Luisa Spagnoli, said: “My parents taught me about the importance of qualities like kindness, respect, and honesty, and I realise how central values like these have been to me throughout my life.

“That is why William and I want to teach our little children George and Charlotte just how important these things are as they grow up.

“In my view it is just as important as excelling at maths or sport.”

Speaking during a special school assembly where those with the K factor were recognised, the Duchess added: “People often ask me why I am so interested in the mental health of children and young people.

“The answer is quite simple – it is because I think that every child should have the best possible start in life.

“When I was growing up I was very lucky. My family was the most important thing to me.

data-ad-format="auto">

“They provided me with somewhere safe to grow and learn, and I know I was fortunate not to have been confronted by serious adversity at a young age.”

The Duchess of CambridgePA

The Royal couple spearhead the Heads Together campaign

Today's engagement was part of a series of events the Duke and Duchess are undertaking – many with Prince Harry – to promote the royal trio’s Heads Together mental health campaign.


And it saw the Duchess back to her elegant best.

Just a day earlier she had been seen in trainers and puffa jacket for a charity marathon training event.

But accompanied by her husband William, Kate looked stunning in her favourite red suit.

One onlooker said: “The crowd went wild and the kids just loved her. From the smiles, she and William seemed to be very relaxed and enjoying the visit.”

Kate Middleton in a red dressGETTY

Kate and William will attend a conference focusing on mental health

Kate, Duchess of Cambridge in pictures
Mon, February 6, 2017

Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, life in pictures; including royal visits around the world and her most stunning outfits.




Play slideshow

The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at London Primary school Getty

1 of 367

The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at London Primary school

During the event, the Royal couple were pictured sitting down on a “kindness bench” as they celebrated the efforts of school children with the “K factor”.

William and Kate then joined the special school assembly at the event in north west London where the youngsters have been learning about the importance of Children’s Mental Health Week which started on Monday.

The week has the theme Spread A Little Kindness and Nicola Harmer, the school’s deputy head teacher, said: “We’ve launched through a series of assemblies different people who have the K factor, the kindness factor, and then we’ve discussed with the children how they can have it.

“Whether it’s helping a friend out who feels a bit lonely on the day and supporting them, and we’ve also talked to the children about being kind to ourselves, that’s around the negative talk we may have of putting ourselves down.”

The kindness bench is normally in the school playground and sitting on it indicates the child is feeling lonely or in need of a friend and other pupils come forward to support them.

Related articles

  • Duchess of Cambridge handed flowers by adorable girl at hospice

  • Prince William and Kate plant HEDGE for privacy at Kensington Palace

  • Kate Middleton and William to attend BAFTAs after 'flawless' rumour

The royal couple sat on the bench which was placed on a stage in the school hall and watched the assembly that celebrated kindness.

Kate and William were serenaded by a small steel pan orchestra when they first arrived.

The Duchess is patron of the charity Place2Be which is behind Children’s Mental Health Week.

Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity and is part of Heads Together – an umbrella campaign spearheaded by the Duke and Duchess and Prince Harry.

It aims to change the national conversation on mental well-being to a positive one and is the charity of the year for the 2017 London Marathon.

Original Article

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Share on Skype (Opens in new window)

Related

Related Itemscambridgeduchessgeorgeprinceteachwants
UK
6th February 2017
Newsexplored @newsexploredweb

Related Itemscambridgeduchessgeorgeprinceteachwants

More in UK

  • Read More
    Newspaper headlines: ‘Do one’s duty’ as Queen makes ‘vaccine plea’

    Views:20 By BBC NewsStaff image captionThe Queen features on many of the front pages after urging people...

    Newsexplored 6th February 2017
  • Read More
    India in astonishing Test win over England inside two days

    Views:20 England have been bowled out for less than 200 in five consecutive innings Third Test, Ahmedabad...

    Newsexplored 6th February 2017
  • Read More
    Scotland Six Nations clash postponed over Covid outbreak

    Views:20 France are favourites to win the Six Nations after victories against Italy and Ireland Scotland’s Six...

    Newsexplored 6th February 2017
  • Read More
    Princess Latifa urges UK police to reopen sister’s kidnap case

    Views:20 By Jane McMullenBBC News image copyrightSUPPLIED image captionPrincess Shamsa fled her father’s estate in the summer...

    Newsexplored 6th February 2017
  • Read More
    Covid-19: A-level and GCSE results to be decided by teachers

    Views:20 By Sean CoughlanBBC News family and education correspondent image copyrightGetty Images image captionThere will be optional...

    Newsexplored 6th February 2017
  • Read More
    Newspaper headlines: Teachers get ‘sweeping powers’ and Sunak’s ‘giveaway’

    Views:20 By BBC NewsStaff image captionMany of the papers focus on new rules to be announced on...

    Newsexplored 6th February 2017
  • Read More
    Covid-19: ‘Getting married is the most important thing’

    Views:20 By Kate Scotter and Phil ShepkaBBC News, East image copyrightBushfire Photography image captionIt is hoped all...

    Newsexplored 6th February 2017
  • Read More
    Neil Lennon: Celtic manager resigns with side 18 points adrift of Rangers

    Views:20 Celtic manager Neil Lennon has resigned with his side 18 points adrift of Rangers in the...

    Newsexplored 6th February 2017
  • Read More
    Newspaper headlines: ‘Faster path to freedom’ and stamp duty ‘to be extended’

    Views:20 By BBC NewsStaff image captionWednesday’s front pages continue to focus on how the UK will emerge...

    Newsexplored 6th February 2017
  • Read More
    Does Wales have a roadmap out of lockdown?

    Views:20 image copyrightGetty Images image captionThe latest lockdown started in Wales just before Christmas It is “impossible”...

    Newsexplored 6th February 2017
  • Read More
    Ex- Man Utd defender McQueen diagnosed with dementia

    Views:20 Gordon McQueen won the FA Cup with Manchester United in 1983 Former Scotland, Manchester United and...

    Newsexplored 6th February 2017
  • Read More
    Scotland’s papers: Salmond ‘conspiracy’ and the ‘road to freedom’

    Views:20 image captionThe Scotsman leads with Alex Salmond’s written evidence to the Holyrood inquiry into the Scottish...

    Newsexplored 6th February 2017
Scroll for more
Tap
data-ad-format="auto">
NewsExplored

NewsExplored - Making sure all the latest news is explored?

Contact us for help

  • Popular

  • Latest

  • Comments

  • Transfer rumours: Kounde, Haaland, Bremer, Neuhaus, Balogun, Ziyech, Raphinha
    Sports13th February 2021
  • Station reopening at Bow Street brings first trains for 56 years
    UK14th February 2021
  • Manchester United 3-3 Everton: Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores late goal to deny hosts
    Sports6th February 2021
  • Super Bowl half-time show: How did The Weeknd do?
    Entertainment8th February 2021
  • Biden’s Covid stimulus plan: It costs $2tn but what’s in it?
    USA24th February 2021
  • Tiger Woods suffers ‘multiple leg injuries’ in Los Angeles car crash
    USA23rd February 2021
  • Nasa’s Perseverance rover in ‘great shape’ after Mars landing
    USA19th February 2021
  • Serena Williams leaves news conference in tears
    USA18th February 2021
  • Les Rehrer says:

    Hello Its me :P and thanks for this post

  • optumrx login says:

    Thank For News.

  • Kent Laatsch says:

    Please let me know if you're looking for a writer…

  • Bob says:

    RT News was where I learned that Erdogan controlled isis.…

Copyright © 2018 Top News Theme. Theme by MVP Themes, powered by Wordpress.

Pregnant mum raped in horror 15-hour ordeal by grenade-wielding illegal immigrant
‘You’ll bribe or give tax breaks’ Nick Robinson SKEWERS French over move to poach UK jobs
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok