Kate Middleton's Iceland visit outfit steals the show

Kate visited an Iceland supermarket to discuss the role of businesses in supporting children and carers.

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During the visit, they talked about the Shaping Us campaign that aims to make early childhood a strategic topic.

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Kate emphasized that soft skills such as creativity and resilience are built in early childhood and are vital for employers.

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In her FT article, Kate emphasized the importance of social and emotional development of young children.

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Kate urges corporations to transform future generations by investing in early childhood.

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Kate formed a task team with Unilever, Ikea, NatWest, and Lego to promote early childhood development.

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