The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge 1: Ending Sep 2022

[Osipi]

That lame excuse simply will not fly.

Its simple. When you think of the British Royal Family as representing and in service to *all* the people, you realize that *all* the people do not think alike nor do they *all* believe in the same things. The British Royal Family represents those aspects that *all* the people do have in common and that is to be British citizens or members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

The United States of America's flag does the same thing for *all* American citizens.

 

[Alisa]

This is not strictly a US issue it is a global issue. I am sure Black Britons themselves who face racial injustice does not think the movement and protests and the "enough is enough" it to be inconsequential

That lame excuse has kept this family's heads on their shoulders and the Crown on their heads while Europe's monarchies have crumbled and fallen in bloodshed over the centuries.

It will continue to do so whether the excuse "flies" with people in sovereign nations overseas whose support of them or their leadership style is utterly inconsequential.

As I mentioned in my previous post , people are protesting and marching *in the UK*, organizations and corporations are speaking out *in the UK* , UK government officials (such as the Mayor of London) are making statements, and the Royal Family is silent. Not good!

Now, the royal family may stay silent on political issues like Brexit or issues that are strictly Tory v Labor.
However, they have not remained silent on issues that are basic human rights issues or issues that affect ALL Britons or subjects of the commonwealth. The issue of racial injustice is one of them.

Consider the following examples:

We need everyone, male and female, to support this mission. If we make greater strides towards achieving better parity, then we all stand to win
- Countess of Wessex last year on Gender Equality

Both here in the UK and in many other countries around the world, we are lucky to have incredible film-makers, actors, producers and technicians, men and women of all backgrounds and ethnicities enriching our lives through
“Yet in 2020, and not for the first time in the last few years, we find ourselves talking again about the need to do more about diversity in the sector and in the awards process. That simply cannot be right in this day and age.

- The Duke of Cambridge at last year's BAFTA
in regards to the lack of diversity amongst the nominees

-In 2018, Harry & Meghan attended a memorial service for Stephen Lawrence who was murdered in a racially motivated hate crime. There a statement from Prince Charles was read where the PoW
Prince Harry read a moving tribute to Stephen Lawrence by his father Charles who said he 'remembers vividly the senseless murder' of the London teenager 25 years ago.

 

[Jacknch]

Let's get back to the topic of the thread. Thank you.

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Cambridge visited King's Lynn Ambulance Station and met ambulance staff today, June 16, in connection with the Our Frontline project:



** Pic ** video ** gettyimages gallery **


** dm article: Back to business! Prince William resumes public duties with a socially distanced visit ..**

 

[Lumutqueen]

Definitely seems to be coordinated end to royal lockdown today.

 

[SLV]

Yes, Queen first, then the rest.

 

[Lumutqueen]

We have some changes to the royal foundation;

https://twitter.com/x/status/1273543727491973120

Thanks Cepe.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 3rd June:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and President, the Football Association, this morning held a Meeting with Mr Mark Bullingham (Chief Executive, the Football Association) via telephone.

His Royal Highness, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, afterwards held a Meeting with Mr. Richard Masters (Chief Executive, Premier League) via telephone.

The Duke of Cambridge, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, later held a Meeting with Mr Richard Parry (Chairman, English Football League) via telephone.

Court Circular 9th June:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, this afternoon held a Meeting with the Lord Hague of Richmond (Chairman of the United for Wildlife Transport and Finance Taskforces) via a video conference call.

The Duke of Cambridge, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and President, the Football Association, afterwards held a Meeting with Arsenal Football Club via a video conference call.

Court Circular 10th June:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, this morning held a Meeting with Sir Keith Mills (Chairman) and Mr Jason Knauf (Chief Executive) via telephone.

The Duchess of Cambridge, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, this afternoon spoke to pupils from Waterloo Primary Academy, Blackpool, Lancashire, via video link.

Court Circular 11th June:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and President, the Football Association, attended a Meeting with the Rt Hon Oliver Dowden MP (Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport), athletes and representatives from Sport England and UK Sport via video link.

Court Circular 16th June:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, this morning held a Meeting with Mr. Godric Smith (Chairman, Heads Up Campaign) via video link.

Court Circular 17th June:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, this morning attended a Trustees' Meeting via video link.

His Royal Highness, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, afterwards held a Meeting via video link.

 

[TLLK]

https://www.royal.uk/royal-foundati...-support-frontline-workers-and-nations-mental

The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has granted nearly £1.8 million in supporting the frontline community and the nation’s mental health, through a bespoke fund which was set up as part of the organisation’s response to COVID-19.

Together, the grants made through the COVID-19 Response Fund ensure that:

• All emergency responders will have access to individual grief trauma counselling from Hospice UK;
• Over 250,000 emergency responders will have access to peer-to-peer support through Mind’s Blue Light programme;
• The Ambulance Staff Charity will be able to provide an additional 2,780 hours of support for the UK’s ambulance community;
• Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) will be able to respond to 2,300 more contacts each month;
• Shout 85258 will be able to have 250 more text message conversations with people who are struggling to cope every day;
• The Mix will expand their group chat service for young people to seven days per week;
• Teachers, children and their parents will be supported to cope with mental health needs, including self-care and managing anxiety as schools re-open, thanks to training and resources from Place2Be and The Anna Freud Centre; and
• An additional 20,000 new mothers will be supported by Best Beginnings, thanks to a community mental health training project to reach pregnant women and new parents.

Funding will also build the capacity of the Heads Together partners as they work together on campaigning activity to directly address the nation’s mental health as the population adjusts to life after COVID-19.

 

[tausi]

Very nice! Great to see they continue to support the community during this endless pandemic

 

[Lumutqueen]

Here are some pictures of the event;

https://twitter.com/x/status/1286416408063160320

 

[iceflower]

Some more photos can be found here:


** gettyimages: GBR: Royal Foundation Announces £1.8 Million Fund To Support Frontline Workers And The Nation's Mental Health **


** dm article: Kate Middleton says she's 'in awe' of frontline staff as she and Prince William pledge £1.8 million ..**

 

[AC21091968]

William Hague, Baron Hague of Richmond (former Conservative Party leader) is to become the new chair of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Royal Foundation.

Lord Hague will take over from Sir Keith Mills, who is retiring after five years.

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/...kate-middleton-royal-foundation-a4555161.html

According to Rebecca English's twitter account (Royal Editor of the Daily Mail) with a series of three tweets:

Rebecca English @RE_DailyMail
Some movement at the Duke and Duchess’s Royal Foundation today - Simon Case has resigned as a trustee, which is entirely expected as he is now no longer Prince Wiliam’s private secretary. And respected broadcaster Zeinab Badawi has been appointed as a director.
11:41 PM · Sep 23, 2020·Twitter for iPad

Rebecca English @RE_DailyMail
KP says: ‘The Royal Foundation is delighted to welcome award-winning broadcast journalist Zeinab Badawi to its Board of Trustees. Her work includes HardTalk and Global Questions for the BBC as well as the landmark History of Africa series.....
2:19 AM · Sep 24, 2020·Twitter for iPad

Rebecca English @RE_DailyMail
.....Ms. Badawi is Chair of the Royal African Society and has worked closely with The Duke of Cambridge in his capacity as Patron of the Society.’
2:19 AM · Sep 24, 2020·Twitter for iPad​

https://twitter.com/x/status/1308803161667383296

Not many news outlets have picked this news out.

The Court Circular did mentioned Zeinab Badawi's name

22 September 2020
Kensington Palace
The Duchess of Cambridge, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, today carried out the following engagements.

Her Royal Highness this morning held a Meeting with organisations relating to parent peer support networks via video link.

The Duchess of Cambridge later met participants from Home-Start UK, the National Childbirth Trust and Mush peer to peer support networks at Battersea Park, London SW11.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon received Ms. Zeinab Badawi (Broadcaster).

The Duchess of Cambridge afterwards held a Meeting with Mrs. Alice Webb (Chief Executive Officer, Eagle Rock Entertainment) via telephone.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Anne Freud National Centre for Children and Families, subsequently held a Meeting with Mr. Peter Fonagy (Chief Executive) via telephone.​

https://www.royal.uk/court-circular...te]=24/09/2019&date[max][date]=24/09/2020&id=

 

[iceflower]

The results of the 5 Big Questions survey will be announced this week:


** video **

 

[eya]

"Today The Duchess of Cambridge has unveiled the findings of the biggest ever UK study on the early years.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1332113087084826624

https://royalfoundation.com/the-duchess-of-cambridge-unveils-five-big-insights-research-early-years/

"Answering the #5BigQuestions: 98% of you said that that nurture is essential to lifelong outcomes. But, just one in four recognise the specific importance of the first five years of a child’s life.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1332089424939790336

https://twitter.com/x/status/1332232720429297665

 

[iceflower]

The Duchess of Cambridge's speech on the research today:

 

[yukari]

The Royal Foundation's Early Years Online Forum (full):

This online forum is hosted by Dr Xand Van Tulleken (Associate Professor of Public Health at University College London) and features a presentation from Kelly Beaver (Ipsos MORI’s Managing Director of Public Affairs). Taking part in the panel discussion are: Dr Trudi Seneviratne (Registrar, Royal College of Psychiatrists, Adult & Perinatal Psychiatrist & Clinical Director), Jon Rouse (City Director, Stoke-on-Trent City Council) and Dr Guddi Singh (Paediatric Doctor, Evelina Children’s Hospital, Guy’s & St.Thomas’).

LocalGuardian :More than half a million people take part in Kate’s study on early childhood

Kelly Beaver, managing director of public affairs at Ipsos MORI, said the response to the survey had been unprecedented.

“Ipsos MORI has been conducting research with the public in the UK for over 50 years and we have never seen a response like we did when the 5 Big Questions was launched,” she said.

Kate has made early years development one of the main pillars of her public work.

The online poll was the biggest survey of its kind on early childhood and aims to encourage a nationwide conversation on the subject.

Kate said in the video: “Earlier this year, we asked you five big questions about raising our under-fives.

“We wanted to hear what you think about the importance of the earliest years of our children’s lives.

“More than half a million of you answered that call.

“So we’ve taken your input, and combined it with even more public research to produce the UK’s biggest-ever study on the early years.

Kelly later said during the forum that The Royal Foundation and Ipsos MORI were hoping for 100,000 responses at best, they never expected 500,000+ (There were 527,898 responses to the ‘5 Big Questions on the Under-Fives’ globally and 435,141 responses in the UK.)
Imagine having that amount of samples for your thesis/dissertation envy ...

People: Kate Middleton’s ‘Influential’ Work for Children and Families Will Likely Have a ‘Long-Term Impact’: Expert

Eamon McCrory, a professor of developmental neuroscience and psychopathology at University College London who joined Kate's steering group on this topic in 2018, has seen her experience and expertise blossom over that time.

"She is working with homelessness and mental health and with parents and perinatal care — she sees all aspects of the system," he tells PEOPLE. "She’s talking to neuroscientists and is interested in understanding what it means for parents or what does it mean if we are interested in tackling mental health. She is really interested in putting the pieces together and having a cohesive response.”

“She has genuine curiosity and a real respect and understanding of the science," McCrory says. "It’s really impressive.”

He adds: “There is a growing influence of her work, and it's likely to expand and have a long-term impact on the field.”

The IPSOS MORI Early Years report reports (might be useful if you're interested in or working in or studying about Early Years:
Executive Summary
Full Report

The study methodology is mixed methods, with several sizeable quantitative surveys (pre and during the COVID-19 pandemic) alongside observational and qualitative research with parents and families. This report integrates findings from the following strands of research:

• Face-to-face survey (December 2019 - January 2020):

A nationally representative face-to-face survey to provide robust, reliable and representative statistics on the views of the UK population. In total, 3,733 respondents were interviewed face to face. To allow analysis by nation, and by parents of 0 to 5-year-olds, more interviews were carried out among these groups. Findings discussed throughout this report are from this survey, unless otherwise stated.

• 5 Big Questions (January 21st - February 21st, 2020):

An extensive public survey with over half a million people responding; 435,141 of which were from the UK.* An online questionnaire was shared as an openlink, so everyone was welcome to provide an answer. The intent of the ‘5 Big Questions’ was to spark a national conversation about the early years. The survey received a large response however it was not intended to be representative of the UK population as it simply reflects the views of those who took part. Findings from the 5 Big Questions are shown in blue boxes throughout the report.

• Explanatory qualitative research (February 2020):

In-depth qualitative interviews with 40 parents of a 0 to 5-year-old who had taken part in the face-to-face survey, and an online community** to explore findings in more depth. Findings from this aspect of the research are described as ‘conversations with parents’ throughout the report.

• Observational research (September-October 2019):

“Ethnographic research” with 12 families and 4 community leader interviews. Researchers immersed themselves in the home environment of families, following their daily routines to gain a detailed understanding of their attitudes to bringing up children. Case studies from this strand are presented throughout the full report in grey boxes.

• Online survey (October 2020):

The strands of research described above were conducted between September 2019 and February 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic in the UK and worldwide. An online survey of 1,000 parents of 0-5s was carried out in October 2020 to identify any changes in parents’ experiences of the preceding 6 months, when the COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting every aspect of life in the UK. Reflections on parent attitudes over the period of the pandemic are shown in green boxes.

There are three main themes that emerge from this research:
1. Promoting education and dissemination of evidence on the primacy of the early years to the whole of society.
(...)
2. The need to cultivate and sustain more support networks for parents to enhance their mental health and wellbeing.
(...)
3. Encouraging society as a whole be more supportive of parents, carers and families in the early years.

• Most parents work hard to provide positive experiences for their children. However, parents face juggling priorities, conflicting demands on their time, stress and exhaustion. They also feel judged by others at home and in the community, primarily for their child’s behaviour. Parents require support and understanding from the whole of society.
• When parents feel stressed and judged they may adapt their behaviour and relationship with their child and be more reluctant to seek support. This moderation of behaviour may impact their child(ren)’s long-term development11. Stress and judgement can impact parents’ wellbeing and mental health, with many parents often finding themselves prioritising other things over their own mental wellbeing.
• It is important that parents feel that society as a whole supports them in bringing up their child. An environment in which parents feel able to access support is important for their own wellbeing and that of their child. Feeling that society is unsupportive can place undue pressures on parents, but also limit the depth and range of relationships, opportunities and (more formally) interventions that children experience.
• We also find that parents see primary schools as having an important and sometimes equal role in supporting children’s development. Parents therefore need to be supported to understand the knowledge and skills that will provide their child with a good foundation for school and to be equipped to play their role in child development in the pre-school years.

Collectively these findings are intended to provoke discussion and debate. They identify key issues to address to ensure support for parents and carers to raise the next generation, and highlight an opportunity to help people understand the early years. The significance of this opportunity is not just its bearing on better outcomes for children but its impact on health and happiness for the whole of life and for future generations.

 

[yukari]

From Maternal Mental Health Alliance:
Study by the Duchess of Cambridge finds more than 1 in 3 parents expect the pandemic to have a negative long-term impact on their mental wellbeing

What does it all mean and what’s next?

These insights highlight clearly that parents and carers need more support and advice to ensure good mental health and wellbeing in the perinatal period and beyond.

CEO of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA), Emily Slater said:
“A heartfelt thank you to the Duchess for her unwavering determination in spear-heading this important work. These findings help raise the alarm as to how COVID-19 is impacting the UK’s parents – something the Maternal Mental Health Alliance is committed to shining a bright spotlight on.

“It is right we ensure parents are supported and know where to go for that support. In turn, this report shows how critical parents are to their children. For all of us who care deeply about the development of the under-fives, we must also care about the wellbeing of their parents and carers. The two are intertwined.”

Next year, The Duchess will announce ambitious plans to help elevate the importance of early childhood.

So there'll be at least 2 big events for The Royal Foundation next year: William's first Earth Shot and Catherine's Early Year next project.

 

[solinka]

How are the results of this survey going to have a profound impact on british children without tackling political issues ( austerity, cut of funding , food banks supporting) ?

 

[AC21091968]

How are the results of this survey going to have a profound impact on british children without tackling political issues ( austerity, cut of funding , food banks supporting) ?

From reading at the website, the study will focus on family's mental health rather than financial consequences impacted by COVID-19. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been focused on mental health for quite a while. With every topic appear to be politicised (i.e. environmentalism, heritage conservation, lockdown approaches), I'm not surprised that the study (by Duchess of Cambridge) has avoided anything remotely political.

https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/study-duchess-cambridge-five-big-insights-early-years/

Political issues such as national/centralised funding and furlough schemes should be left to the UK government not the Royal Family to avoid further controversies (i.e. breaking the politically neutral convention in a constitutional monarchy or working for/against the government). The Royal Family is there to represent every part of British society regardless of one's political alignment or social view. By supporting/attacking a government policy, there will be risks of alienating the public.

The Duchess of Cambridge is also not calling the government to put more fundings in mental health charities, which would also deem political. As long as the charity is not overtly political (bashing some political party or political ideologies), royal family members could support and get behind them in helping the community.

The last thing The Royal Family wants is to be accused of being champaign socialists or out of touch toffs.

 

[Heavs]

How are the results of this survey going to have a profound impact on british children without tackling political issues ( austerity, cut of funding , food banks supporting) ?

It is a very delicate balancing act sometimes. If you watch her speech it brings up a lot of "political" or societal problems that have become very politized but she doesn't point fingers at who is to blame for them or openly lobby the government to provide the money and infrastructure. Others will do that. And in Kate's case early years, mental health, addiction is currently seen as less of one party vs another one even though there are obviously differences in how they handle it. Everyone agrees Something Must Be Done.

Like William can help create the Earhshot Prize but can't point fingers at various specific world governments or join Extinction Rebellion in the streets or post an anti BP meme.

 

[eya]

"Thank you so much to everyone who submitted a question throughout the week - we've seen such an incredible response, touching on so many different aspects of the early years.

This is just the start of the conversation. Thank you for being part of it."

https://twitter.com/x/status/1332715884457074689

 

[tommy100]

I agree that there isn't politics in presenting information and data and highlighting proven ways to help.

I love how Kate happily defers to others for answers rather than trying to look like she knows all the answers herself.

 

[AC21091968]

Dr Xand van Tulleken has written in the Telegraph on why his research team, including his twins, wants to collaborate with the Duchess of Cambridge's early years project.

Why we wanted to work with the Duchess of Cambridge
Dr Xand van Tulleken on teaming up with his twin to collaborate on the royal’s early years project
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2020/11/28/wanted-work-duchess-cambridge/


On the same topic of 5 Big Questions on the Under-Fives, Camilla Tominey (Associate Editor) has written an opinion column on The Telegraph

The Duchess of Cambridge has found her royal legacy
Kate has been quietly working behind the scenes to not just become a figurehead for early childhood but an expert in the field
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2020/11/27/duchess-cambridge-has-found-royal-legacy/

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Catherine seems to be genuinely passionate about early years work and it's great to see her invest so much time in it.

As a lot of her research overlaps with Catherine's work, my mother was invited to the meeting with Catherine but she had an overlap so someone who works for her was sent instead.

 

[TLLK]

CC Wednesday: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Joint Patrons, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, this afternoon spoke via video link to emergency responders and representatives from Hospice UK’s Just “B” counselling and bereavement support line.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1349523813172727808

CC Wednesday: The Duchess of Cambridge, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, this afternoon held an Early Years Meeting. (I'm presuming that this was held via video link.)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1349523813172727808

 

[Iluvbertie]

Over the past year all Early Years Meetings have been listed as just a meeting while all other meetings that any of the royals have held have been changed to via video or phone.

I wonder why they haven't either corrected the Early Years meetings or are they actually taking place 'in person' and so everyone at the meeting lives with Catherine.

 

[muriel]

Over the past year all Early Years Meetings have been listed as just a meeting while all other meetings that any of the royals have held have been changed to via video or phone.

I wonder why they haven't either corrected the Early Years meetings or are they actually taking place 'in person' and so everyone at the meeting lives with Catherine.

Interesting observation, thank you for sharing.

 

[TLLK]

The Duke of Cambridge, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, this morning spoke via video link to NHS staff and volunteers from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland involved in administering the Covid-19 vaccine.

- Court Circular || 14 January 2021


Video of the couple chatting with the staff and volunteers.

 

[evolvingdoors]

The Duke of Cambridge, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, this morning spoke via video link to NHS staff and volunteers from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland involved in administering the Covid-19 vaccine.

- Court Circular || 14 January 2021


Video of the couple chatting with the staff and volunteers.

This was incredible. I love William being able to draw from his own experiences as a frontline worker, he is able to relate because he has been there personally and has seen friends and coworkers go through it too.