The Princess of Wales has spoken to experts in early years development at Harvard University in a visit focused on one of her key issues.
The Princess headed to Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child, just outside Boston, on the final day of her three day visit to the city.
Kate, who launched the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood in 2021, spoke to leading researchers in the field during her time at Harvard. She heard about ongoing work around using science to support children in their earliest years. The Princess also discussed how her own Centre and the Harvard facility are sharing research and findings to support young people.
Last week, the Princess of Wales renewed her call for a more joined up approach to supporting the earliest years of life, saying that often expectant parents and new mothers have to navigate a sea of organisations to get the help they need. And she once again emphasised how crucial the early years are for long term development.
During her visit to Harvard, Kate heard about how advances in science are being used to influence policy and practice with the aim of producing a promising future for all young people.
The Princess of Wales signed a visitors’ book that had been signed by her father in law, now King Charles III, during his own visit almost thirty years ago. And Kate also went on an impromptu walkabout, expressing her thanks for all those who had come to see her and the Prince of Wales during their time in Boston.
Prince William was, meanwhile, touring the President John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. President Kennedy’s Moonshot was the inspiration for the Prince’s Earthshot Awards. During his visit, William met JFK’s daughter, Caroline.
Following his time at the Library, the heir to the throne met the US President, Joe Biden.
The Prince and Princess of Wales later attended the Earthshot Awards ceremony in Boston with five projects focused on environmental innovation were presented with grants worth £1 million each to support their ongoing work.
