Kate's animated films to support development of children

THE Princess of Wales has spoken about the importance of raising children better equipped to "face the future" as her foundation launched a project to support the development of youngsters.

- TONY JONES Press Association

Kate has been closely involved in the creation of a series of animated films aimed at helping those working with families and carers explain the vital importance of social and emotional development.

In June, the princess spent time with two of the illustrators working on the films and met early years practitioners also involved in their creation, during a creative workshop at her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.

She is said to be extremely passionate about the release of the films, which Kensington Palace has described as a key step in her centre's work to continue raising awareness about the importance of the early years development of a child's life.