The Princess of Wales attending a pre-campaign launch event for the Shaping Us campaign at BAFTA, London
The Princess of Wales is visiting Leeds Kirkgate Market to speak to stallholders about their experiences in early childhood.market today as part of her Shaping Us campaign to increase public's understanding of the crucial importance of the first five years of a child’s life - highlighting how babies and children develop in response to their earliest experiences.
The Princess will briefly tour the market where she will meet vendors including some who have been in the market for over thirty years. Her Royal Highness will then join a discussion with vendors and local people about their experiences of early childhood, their reflections on the Shaping Us film and what it might mean to them.
“These are the most preventative years. By focusing our collective time, energy, and resources to build a supportive, nurturing world around the youngest members of our society and those caring for them, we can make a huge difference to the health and happiness of generations to come."