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Line 1: {{~~Short~~short description\|Independent United Kingdom-based charity}} {{Use dmy dates\|date=October 2020}} {{Infobox organization Line 48: \| sec_gen = \| leader_title = Chairman \| leader_name = [[William Hague\|Lord Hague of Richmond]]<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Jobson\|first=Robert\|date=2020-09-24\|title=William Hague becomes chair of William and Kate's charity foundation\|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/william-hague-chair-william-kate-middleton-royal-foundation-a4555161.html\|access-date=2021-02-11\|~~website~~work=Evening Standard\|language=en\|archive-date=16 March 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316140047/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/william-hague-chair-william-kate-middleton-royal-foundation-a4555161.html\|url-status=live}}</ref> \| leader_title2 = Vice Chairman \| leader_name2 = Simon Patterson<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/court-circular-january-28-2022-ltkn8nq2n\|title=Court Circular: January 28, 2022\|work=The Times\|date=29 January 2022\|accessdate=31 March 2022\|quote=The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Joint Patrons, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, this morning received the Lord Hague of Richmond (Chairman) and Mr Simon Patterson (Vice Chairman).\|archive-date=1 April 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401035123/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/court-circular-january-28-2022-ltkn8nq2n\|url-status=live}}</ref> \| leader_title3 = Chief Executive Officer \| leader_name3 = [[Amanda Sonia Berry\|Amanda Berry]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/global/bafta-amanda-berry-prince-william-royal-foundation-1235219755/\|title=BAFTA Chief Amanda Berry to Join Prince William's Royal Foundation as CEO\|work=Variety\|first=Naman\|last=Ramachandran\|date=31 March 2022\|accessdate=31 March 2022\|archive-date=9 February 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209100947/https://variety.com/2022/film/global/bafta-amanda-berry-prince-william-royal-foundation-1235219755/\|url-status=live}}</ref> \| leader_title4 = \| leader_name4 = \| board_of_directors = \| key_people = '''Patrons:'''<br />[[William, Prince of Wales\|The Prince of Wales]]<br />[[Catherine, Princess of Wales\|The Princess of Wales]]<br />'''Trustees:'''<br />Lord Hague of Richmond<br />[[Alice Webb]]<br />Claire Wills<br />~~Jean~~[[Ian ~~Christopher Grey~~Patrick]]<br />Lady Pinsent<br />[[Pippa Harris\|Dame Pippa Harris]]<br />[[Dave Lewis (businessman)\|Sir Dave Lewis]]<br />[[Ron Kalifa\|Sir Ron Kalifa]]<br />Simon Patterson<br />[[Zeinab Badawi]]<ref>{{cite web \|title=The Team \|url=https://royalfoundation.com/the-team/ \|website=The Royal Foundation \|access-date=9 May 2021 \|archive-date=9 February 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209101057/https://royalfoundation.com/the-team/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> \| main_organ = \| parent_organization = Line 80: \| footnotes = }} The '''Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales'''<ref>{{cite web \|title=History \|url=https://royalfoundation.com/our-history/ \|website=Royal Foundation \|access-date=28 March 2023 \|archive-date=28 March 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328090752/https://royalfoundation.com/our-history/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> is an independent [[United Kingdom]]-based charity which supports the non-profit work of the [[William, Prince of Wales\|Prince]] and [[Catherine, Princess of Wales\|Princess of Wales]]. Their projects revolve around [[Nature conservation\|conservation]], [[Earthshot Prize\|environmental issues]], [[early childhood\|early childhood development]], [[mental health]], [[Emergency medical services\|emergency services]], and [[homelessness]]. ==History== Line 86: The foundation was formed in September 2009 by [[William, Prince of Wales\|Prince William]] and [[Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex\|Prince Harry]] as the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry to take forward their charitable ambitions. [[Catherine Middleton]] (now Princess of Wales) and [[Meghan Markle]] (now Duchess of Sussex) later joined as patrons of the Foundation in 2011 and 2018 upon marriage.<ref>''Citations'': * {{cite web \|url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/focus/the_foundation_of_prince_william_and_prince_harry_570302665.html \|title=The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry \|publisher=princeofwales.gov.uk \|date=2 October 2011 \|access-date=7 February 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100216061828/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/focus/the_foundation_of_prince_william_and_prince_harry_570302665.html \|archive-date=16 February 2010 }} * {{cite web \|url=http://www.royalwedding2011.info/2011/04/foundation-of-prince-william-and-prince.html \|title=The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry \|publisher=royalwedding2011.info \|date=29 April 2011 \|access-date=7 February 2012 \|archive-date=1 May 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501135503/http://www.royalwedding2011.info/2011/04/foundation-of-prince-william-and-prince.html \|url-status=live }} * {{cite web \|url=http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/1652-the-foundation-of-prince-william-and-prince-harry \|title=The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry Celebrity Supporters & Events \|publisher=looktothestars.org \|access-date=7 February 2012 \|archive-date=17 January 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120117030354/http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/1652-the-foundation-of-prince-william-and-prince-harry \|url-status=live }}</ref> The Duke and Duchess of Sussex left the foundation in June 2019.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/20/uk/sussex-cambridge-royal-foundation-split-intl/index.html\|title=Meghan and Harry split from joint charity with William and Kate\|publisher=CNN\|first1=Max\|last1=Foster\|first2=Bianca\|last2=Britton\|date=20 June 2019\|access-date=20 June 2019\|archive-date=20 June 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620193137/https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/20/uk/sussex-cambridge-royal-foundation-split-intl/index.html\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/06/20/royal-charity-splits-duke-duchess-sussex-leave-royal-foundation/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522173434/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/06/20/royal-charity-splits-duke-duchess-sussex-leave-royal-foundation/\|title=Royal charity split: Duke and Duchess of Sussex to leave Royal Foundation\|work=The Telegraph\|first=Hannah\|last=Furness\|date=20 June 2019\|archive-date=22 May 2023\|access-date=20 June 2019\|url-status=live}}</ref> ==Activities== In the month prior to [[Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton\|their wedding]] in April 2011, William and Catherine set up a gift fund to allow well-wishers to donate money to charities they care about in lieu of gifts.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.royalweddingcharityfund.org/ \|title=The Prince William & Miss Catherine Middleton Charitable Gift Fund\|publisher=royalweddingcharityfund.org \|access-date=4 February 2012 ~~\|url-status=dead~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110318110546/http://www.royalweddingcharityfund.org/ \|archive-date=18 March 2011\|url-status=dead }}</ref> The gift fund supported 26 charities of the couple's choice, incorporating the armed forces, children, the elderly, art, sport and conservation.<ref>''Citations'': * {{cite news\|last=Hunt\|first=Peter\|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12912188\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230517075019/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12912188\|work=BBC News\|title=Royal wedding: Gifts give way to charity \|date=30 March 2011\|archive-date=17 May 2023\|access-date=31 March 2012\|url-status=live}} * {{cite news\|last=Ward\|first=Victoria \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8385866/William-and-Kate-ask-for-charity-donations-in-lieu-of-wedding-gifts.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120151200/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8385866/William-and-Kate-ask-for-charity-donations-in-lieu-of-wedding-gifts.html\|title=William and Kate ask for charity donations in lieu of wedding gifts\|work=The Telegraph\|date=16 March 2011\|archive-date=20 November 2023\|access-date=4 February 2012\|url-status=live\|url-access=subscription}} * {{cite news \|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-wedding-fund-idUSTRE72F3BK20110316\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230712044854/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-wedding-fund-idUSTRE72F3BK20110316\|title=William and Kate set up royal wedding charity fund\|work=Reuters\|date=16 March 2011\|archive-date=12 July 2023\|access-date=4 February 2012\|url-status=live}} * {{cite news\|last=Agencies\|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2011-03/16/content_12183222.htm\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112085609/http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2011-03/16/content_12183222.htm\|title=William and Kate set up royal wedding charity fund\|work=China Daily \|date=16 March 2011\|archive-date=12 January 2023\|access-date=4 February 2012\|url-status=live}} * {{cite news\|last=Staff writer\|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/weddings/4778882/William-and-Kates-gift-to-Christchurch\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405235426/http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/weddings/4778882/William-and-Kates-gift-to-Christchurch \|title=William and Kate's gift to Christchurch\|work=Stuff \|location=New Zealand \|date=17 March 2011\|archive-date=5 April 2023\|access-date=4 February 2012\|url-status=live}} * {{cite news \|last=Staff writer\|url=http://yourlife.usatoday.com/mind-soul/doing-good/kindness/post/2011/04/in-lieu-of-gifts-prince-william-and-kate-middleton-request-charity-donations-instead/148363/1 \|title=No wedding gifts, please: William and Catherine request charity donations instead \|work=USA Today\|date=29 April 2011 \|access-date=4 February 2012\|archive-date=4 January 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104121639/http://yourlife.usatoday.com/mind-soul/doing-good/kindness/post/2011/04/in-lieu-of-gifts-prince-william-and-kate-middleton-request-charity-donations-instead/148363/1\|url-status=live}}</ref> The fund eventually raised over £1m for the respective organisations.<ref>{{cite news\|last=Young\|first=Niki May\|title=Royal Foundation income soars in Kate and Wills wedding year\|url=https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/royal-foundation-income-soars-in-kate-and-wills-wedding-year.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206200927/https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/royal-foundation-income-soars-in-kate-and-wills-wedding-year.html\|access-date=27 October 2020 \|work=Civil Society News\|date=18 July 2012\|archive-date=6 February 2023\|url-status=live}}</ref> The Foundation awarded its first grant in April 2011, to [[Fields in Trust]], a charity which protects parks and green spaces across the UK. In June 2011, the Foundation partnered with ARK in developing their "Expanding Horizons" programme, which aims to support the lives of children.<ref>{{cite news\|last=Rayner\|first=Gordan \|title='Kate effect' boosts Princes' charity by £4.2m \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/kate-middleton/9406891/Kate-effect-boosts-Princes-charity-by-4.2m.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118122649/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/kate-middleton/9406891/Kate-effect-boosts-Princes-charity-by-4.2m.html\|access-date=26 October 2020 \|work=The Telegraph\|date=17 July 2012\|archive-date=18 January 2024\|url-status=live\|url-access=subscription}}</ref> On 8 January 2012, the Foundation announced partnership with The Forces in Mind Trust to support former UK military personnel and their families.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/mediacentre/pressreleases/the_foundation_of_prince_william_and_prince_harry_announces__1330797604.html \|title=The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry announces partnership with The Forces in Mind Trust \|~~publisher~~website=princeofwales.gov.uk \|date=8 January 2012 \|access-date=7 February 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208012851/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/mediacentre/pressreleases/the_foundation_of_prince_william_and_prince_harry_announces__1330797604.html \|archive-date=8 February 2012 }}</ref> In July 2012, the Coach Core initiative was launched by the then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, which provides sports apprenticeship for undereducated and unprivileged youth.<ref>{{cite magazine\|last=Maloney\|first=Maggie\|title=Kate Middleton Wore a Gray Blazer and Black Jeans to Visit Coach Core \|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/fashion-trends/a24410307/kate-middleton-gray-blazer-jeans-outfit-coach-core-visit-photos/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129230757/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/fashion-trends/a24410307/kate-middleton-gray-blazer-jeans-outfit-coach-core-visit-photos/\|archive-date=29 January 2023 \|access-date=26 October 2020\|magazine=Town & Country\|url-status=live}}</ref> Coach Core celebrated its first graduation in January 2015, with a reception held at [[St. James' Palace]]. In 2018, the Coach Core Awards took place at Loughborough University, celebrating the achievements of apprentices and graduates.<ref>{{cite magazine \|last=Bruner \|first=Raisa \|title=Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Were Total Sports at This Fun Gymnasium Event\|url=https://time.com/5404587/meghan-harry-coach-core/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213162132/https://time.com/5404587/meghan-harry-coach-core/ \|access-date=26 October 2020 \|magazine=TIME\|date=24 September 2018\|archive-date=13 December 2023\|url-status=live}}</ref> As of 2018, Coach Core has had over 400 apprentices and graduates across 10 locations.<ref>{{cite web\|title=2018 Trustees Report\|url=https://royalfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2018-Trustees-Report-and-Accounts-final-dated-7-June-2.pdf\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112140530/https://royalfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2018-Trustees-Report-and-Accounts-final-dated-7-June-2.pdf\|website=The Royal Foundation\|access-date=27 October 2020\|archive-date=12 January 2024\|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2014, the Foundation, alongside True Colours Trust, launched Pallative Care Pilot, a programme to test methods for supporting families with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Later that year, the Foundation established the Full Effect project alongside St. Ann's, to help young and adolescent children find support to avoid the increase of youth violence. The project provided after-school programmes for 250 children per week, and piloted an anti-knife crime resource in several primary schools across Nottingham.<ref>{{cite web\|title=The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, 2015-16 Annual Review\|date=31 August 2016\|archive-date=11 October 2023\|url=https://www.slideshare.net/foundation2012/the-royal-foundation-of-the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-and-prince-harry\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011043218/https://www.slideshare.net/foundation2012/the-royal-foundation-of-the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-and-prince-harry\|access-date=27 October 2020\|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2016, Prince William created the Taskforce on the Prevention of Cyberbullying, recruiting industry partners to develop a response to the online bullying of young people.<ref>{{cite news \|last=Reed\|first=Anika \|title=Prince William and Duchess Kate tackle cyberbullying: It's a 'very real concern' \|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2018/11/15/prince-william-duchess-kate-tackle-cyberbullying-during-bbc-visit/2013165002/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011043218/https://www.slideshare.net/foundation2012/the-royal-foundation-of-the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-and-prince-harry\|archive-date=11 October 2023\|access-date=26 October 2020\|work=USA Today\|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2017, the Prince launched the Stop Speak Support Campaign, designed from the research by the Taskforce on the Prevention of Cyberbullying, to help young people advocate against online bullying.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Stop, Speak, Support \|url=https://www.bbc.com/ownit/dont-panic/stop-speak-support\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816011708/https://www.bbc.com/ownit/dont-panic/stop-speak-support\|work=BBC News\|archive-date=16 August 2022\|access-date=12 December 2020\|url-status=live}}</ref> The Royal Foundation Forum was held at the end of February 2018 with all of them in attendance. Under the theme "Making A Difference Together," the event in central London showcased programmes run or initiated by the Royal Foundation, such as Heads Together, the [[Invictus Games]], and United For Wildlife.<ref>{{cite news\|last=Kim \|first=Eun Kyung \|title=New royal 'Fab Four' at first official event together: 'We're stuck together'\|url=https://www.today.com/news/new-royal-fab-four-first-official-event-together-we-re-t124031\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011043219/https://www.today.com/news/new-royal-fab-four-first-official-event-together-we-re-t124031\|access-date=12 December 2020 \|work=TODAY\|date=28 February 2018\|archive-date=11 October 2023\|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2019, the Foundation launched Step into Energy, in partnership with NextOp as part of the Veterans Transatlantic Partnership, to help UK and US [[military veterans]] gain work in the energy sector, with a focus on employment and mental health.<ref>{{cite web \|title=STEP INTO ENERGY LAUNCHES WITH NEW INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME \|url=https://royalfoundation.com/step-into-energy-launches-with-new-international-employment-programme/\|website=The Royal Foundation\|date=November 2019\|access-date=12 December 2020\|archive-date=22 January 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122215349/https://royalfoundation.com/step-into-energy-launches-with-new-international-employment-programme/\|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2020, the Foundation established an emergency response fund to address the impact of the [[COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom\|COVID-19 pandemic]], through which they granted £1.8 million to 10 charities that benefit mental health issues, new mothers, education, and frontline workers.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-and-prince-william-make-big-announcement-about-their-royal-foundation-charity/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011043219/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-and-prince-william-make-big-announcement-about-their-royal-foundation-charity/\|title=Kate Middleton and Prince William Make Big Announcement About Their Royal Foundation Charity\|magazine=People\|first=Erin\|last=Hill\|date=23 July 2020\|archive-date=11 October 2023\|access-date=25 July 2020\|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2022, the Foundation reported an income of £20.4 million for 2021, an increase from £6.7 million in 2019.<ref name="2022-income">{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220811147940/prince-william-kate-middleton-good-news-harry-meghan-move/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004033004/https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220811147940/prince-william-kate-middleton-good-news-harry-meghan-move/\|title=Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrate good news with their charity after Prince Harry and Meghan's Stateside move\|magazine=Hello!\|first=Phoebe\|last=Tatham\|date=11 August 2022\|archive-date=4 October 2022\|access-date=13 August 2022\|url-status=live}}</ref> £16.4 million were spent on charitable activities, £12.1 million of which was for the [[Earthshot Prize]].<ref name="2022-income"/> In the same month, it was reported that the foundation kept £1.1m with [[JPMorgan Chase]], known for its investments in fossil fuels, as well as £1.7m in a fund managed by Cazenove Capital, which owns shares in food companies criticised for buying [[palm oil]] due to its [[Social and environmental impact of palm oil\|environmental impacts]].<ref name="Guardian-investments">{{cite news\|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/aug/19/prince-william-charity-royal-foundation-bank-jp-morgan-fossil-fuel-backers\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128144354/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/aug/19/prince-william-charity-royal-foundation-bank-jp-morgan-fossil-fuel-backers\|title=Prince William charity uses bank that is one of world's biggest fossil fuel backers\|work=The Guardian\|first=Caroline\|last=Davies\|date=19 August 2022\|archive-date=28 November 2023\|access-date=20 August 2022\|url-status=}}</ref> Kensington Palace responded to the reports, stating: "The Royal Foundation has followed the [[Church of England]] guidelines on ethical investment since 2015, and goes beyond these to prohibit investment in fossil fuel companies".<ref name="Guardian-investments"/> It was added that Cazenove was required to follow a strict investment policy based on the Church of England investment guidance.<ref name="Guardian-investments"/> Line 112: ====United for Wildlife==== [[File:United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce Meeting (38060070132).jpg\|thumb\|right\|Prince William ''(far right)'' attends a United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce meeting in 2017]] In September 2014, William founded the United for Wildlife initiative and launched the Transport Taskforce, made up of seven conservation organisations, which aims to reduce worldwide illegal wildlife trade and protect natural resources. The Taskforce pledges to increase the global response to worldwide conservation crises.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Tackling the Trafficking of Wildlife Products\|url=https://royalfoundation.com/programme/private-sector/ \|access-date=17 October 2020\|archive-date=18 October 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018073150/https://royalfoundation.com/programme/private-sector/\|url-status=live}}</ref> Over 68,000 industry employees have since been trained to work against illegal wildlife trade.<ref>{{cite web \|title=~~DRIVEN~~Driven BYby Aa ~~DESIRE~~desire TOto ~~MAKE~~make ~~A DIFFERENCE~~a difference\|url=https://royalfoundation.com/making-a-difference/ \|website=The Royal Foundation \|access-date=12 December 2020 \|archive-date=9 February 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209101104/https://royalfoundation.com/making-a-difference/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> The Taskforce has supported 52 law investigations, 8 trafficker arrests, and over 180 trafficking alerts to customs agencies.<ref>{{cite web \|title=2018 Trustees Report \|url=https://royalfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2018-Trustees-Report-and-Accounts-final-dated-7-June-2.pdf \|publisher=The Royal Foundation \|access-date=27 October 2020 \|archive-date=26 December 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226055803/https://royalfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2018-Trustees-Report-and-Accounts-final-dated-7-June-2.pdf \|url-status=live }}</ref> In March 2016, the Taskforce led the signing of a declaration at [[Buckingham Palace]] to shut down illegal trafficking routes and increase information and research sharing, composed of 45 signatories globally.<ref>{{cite news \|last=Harry \|first=Rachelle \|title=Four more airports sign declaration against illegal animal trafficking \|url=https://www.aircargonews.net/sectors/animal-transportation/four-more-airports-sign-declaration-against-illegal-animal-trafficking/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231019120701/https://www.aircargonews.net/sectors/animal-transportation/four-more-airports-sign-declaration-against-illegal-animal-trafficking/\|archive-date=19 October 2023\|access-date=27 October 2020\|work=Aircargo News\|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017, the Taskforce produced a film, ''I Am a Ranger'', which explained the mission and dangers of wildlife rangers in Africa and won the award for Best Micro Movie at the [[Jackson Wild\|Jackson Hole Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Jackson Hole Film Festival Winners \|url=https://unitedforwildlife.org/jackson-hole-film-festival-winners/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030084534/https://unitedforwildlife.org/jackson-hole-film-festival-winners/\|website=United for Wildlife\|archive-date=30 October 2020\|access-date=26 October 2020\|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2018, the Taskforce signed the [[Mansion House, London\|Mansion House]] declaration, which committed 30 global banks and financial organisations to fight against illegal wildlife trade.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Breaking! Financial Organizations Sign United For Wildlife Declaration To Support Prince William's Efforts To Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade \|url=https://worldanimalnews.com/breaking-financial-organizations-sign-united-for-wildlife-declaration-to-support-prince-williams-efforts-to-combat-illegal-wildlife-trade/ \|access-date=27 October 2020 \|website=World Animal News \|date=10 October 2018}}</ref> In May 2019, Prince William held a Taskforce meeting with both the financial and transport sectors of the group to discuss joint efforts and successes in the area.<ref>{{cite web \|title=CONSERVATION UNITED FOR WILDLIFE TASKFORCES \|url=https://royalfoundation.com/programme/private-sector/4 \|website=The Royal Foundation \|access-date=12 December 2020 \|archive-date=9 February 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209101056/https://royalfoundation.com/programme/private-sector/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> In March 2023, a partnership was announced between United for Wildlife and [[InterPortPolice]],<ref>{{cite tweet\|user=united4wildlife\|number=1636380121467867141\|title=@WilliamJHague: "Law enforcement are critical in the fight to #endwildlifecrime, and I look forward to seeing the impact that @INTERPORTPOLICE will deliver working with our global network."\|author=United for Wildlife\|date=16 March 2023\|accessdate=16 March 2023}}</ref> followed by another partnership with the [[United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime]] in July 2023.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/press/releases/2023/July/the-royal-foundation-and-unodc-announce-landmark-partnership-to-tackle-the-global-illegal-wildlife-trade-through-the-united-for-wildlife-programme.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811215353/https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/press/releases/2023/July/the-royal-foundation-and-unodc-announce-landmark-partnership-to-tackle-the-global-illegal-wildlife-trade-through-the-united-for-wildlife-programme.html\|title=The Royal Foundation and UNODC announce landmark partnership to tackle the global illegal wildlife trade through the United for Wildlife programme\|website=United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime\|date=20 July 2023\|archive-date=11 August 2023\|access-date=20 July 2023\|url-status=live}}</ref> ====Earthshot Prize==== {{main\|Earthshot Prize}} On 31 December 2019, after consulting various organisations and experts, William and Catherine announced the Earthshot Prize, run by the Foundation, to be given to five individuals or organisations who could come up with impactful and sustainable solutions for earth's environmental problems between 2021 and 2030.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/628/209165.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020192827/https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/628/209165.html\|title=Prince William Launches Earthshot Prize, 5 Challenges Unveiled\|website=Biz Community\|date=9 October 2020\|archive-date=20 October 2020\|access-date=5 December 2020\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://nowastenetwork.nl/2020/10/09/the-earthshot-prize-no-waste-forms-major-part-of-most-ambitious-environmental-goals-in-history/\|title=Earthshot Prize: No Waste Forms Major Part of Most Ambitious Environmental Goals in History\|publisher=No Waste Network: The Netherlands\|date=9 October 2020\|access-date=5 December 2020\|archive-date=9 February 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209101007/https://nowastenetwork.nl/2020/10/09/de-earthshot-prize-no-waste-vormt-een-belangrijk-onderdeel-van-de-meest-ambitieuze-milieudoelstellingen-in-de-geschiedenis/\|url-status=live}}</ref> The project which was launched in October 2020 is slated to give £50 million in funds over the next decade, in accordance with five categories detailing the restoration and protection of nature, air cleanliness, ocean revival, waste-free living and climate action. The Prize is backed by a global alliance of environmental organizations including the [[World Wide Fund for Nature\|WWF]], [[Greenpeace]], [[Oceana (non-profit group)\|Oceana]] and [[Conservation International]]. The project was also set up to align with the [[United Nations]]'s [[Sustainable Development Goals]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/earthshots-prince-william-takes-aim-environmental-decline\|title=With "Earthshots", Prince William takes aim at Environmental Decline - UNEP\|publisher=United Nations Environment Programme\|date=8 October 2020\|access-date=5 December 2020\|archive-date=2 November 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102061638/https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/earthshots-prince-william-takes-aim-environmental-decline\|url-status=live}}</ref> The Prize will be judged by an appointed council composed of 13 members, including [[David Attenborough]], [[Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim]], and [[Christiana Figueres]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/prince-william-david-attenborough-launch-earthshot-award-73499240\|title=Prince William, David Attenborough Launch Earthshot Award\|publisher=ABC News\|date=8 October 2020\|access-date=3 December 2020\|archive-date=21 October 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021002333/https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/prince-william-david-attenborough-launch-earthshot-award-73499240\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-50958960\|title=Earthshot Prize: William and Kate launch prize to 'repair the Earth'\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407153411/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-50958960\|work=BBC News\|date=31 December 2019\|archive-date=7 April 2023\|access-date=31 December 2019\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/yao-ming-jack-ma-david-attenborough-shakira-join-prince-williams-earthshot-prize-council-planet\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928215626/https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/yao-ming-jack-ma-david-attenborough-shakira-join-prince-williams-earthshot-prize-council-planet/\|title=Yao Ming, Jack Ma, David Attenborough, Shakira Join Prince William's Earthshot Prize Council\|website=Green Queen: Hong Kong\|date=9 October 2020\|archive-date=28 September 2023\|access-date=5 December 2020\|url-status=live}}</ref> Submissions for the first Prize ceremony opened in November 2020.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.expo2020dubai.com/fr/whats-new/search-winners-global-environment-initiative-earthshot-prize\|title=Global Search Kicks-off for Winners of Earthshot Prize\|publisher=Expo 2020 Dubai: UAE\|date=16 November 2020\|access-date=3 December 2020\|archive-date=26 January 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126115548/https://www.expo2020dubai.com/fr/whats-new/search-winners-global-environment-initiative-earthshot-prize\|url-status=dead}}</ref> The first ceremony took place on 21 October 2021 in London.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.cweic.org/news/earthshot-prize-launched\|title=Earthshot Prize Launched\|publisher=Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council\|date=9 October 2020\|access-date=3 December 2020\|archive-date=26 October 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026040445/https://www.cweic.org/news/earthshot-prize-launched/\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/08/prince-william-launches-50-million-earthshot-prize.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231102230227/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/08/prince-william-launches-50-million-earthshot-prize.html\|title=Prince William Launches £50 Million Earthshot Prize\|work=CNBC\|date=8 October 2020\|archive-date=2 November 2023\|access-date=3 December 2020\|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2022, it was announced that after being a part of the Royal Foundation for two years, the Earthshot Prize had become an independent charity.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://people.com/royals/prince-william-earthshot-prize-independent-charity/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404233357/https://people.com/royals/prince-william-earthshot-prize-independent-charity/\|title=Prince William's Passion Project for the Environment Just Made a Major Move\|magazine=People\|first=Stephanie\|last=Petit\|date=15 July 2022\|archive-date=4 April 2023\|access-date=17 July 2022\|url-status=live}}</ref> ===Mental health=== Line 139: ====Invictus Games==== {{more\|Invictus Games}} £1m of funding for Prince Harry's [[Invictus Games]] project was provided by The Royal Foundation, with an equal amount being pledged by [[Chancellor of the Exchequer\|Chancellor]] [[George Osborne]] from [[HM Treasury\|Treasury]] funds generated by fines imposed on banks as a result of the [[Libor scandal]].<ref name=Independent-2014-03-06>{{cite news\|first=Adam\|last=Sherwin \|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/others/prince-harry-wins-1m-funding-in-libor-bank-fines-to-help-stage-invictus-games-for-injured-servicemen-and-women-at-the-olympic-park-9173832.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108204056/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/others/prince-harry-wins-ps1m-funding-in-libor-bank-fines-to-help-stage-invictus-games-for-injured-servicemen-and-women-at-the-olympic-park-9173832.html\|title=Prince Harry wins £1m funding in LIBOR bank fines to help stage 'Invictus Games' for injured servicemen and women at the Olympic Park\|work=The Independent\|date=6 March 2014\|archive-date=8 January 2023\|access-date=6 March 2014\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.canada.com/Prince+Harry+launches+Invictus+Games+wounded+veterans/9586276/story.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108204102/https://o.canada.com/Prince+Harry+launches+Invictus+Games+wounded+veterans/9586276/story.html \|title=Prince Harry launches 'Invictus Games' for wounded veterans \|work=Postmedia News \|date=6 March 2014\|archive-date=8 January 2023 \|access-date=7 March 2014\|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2020, the Invictus Games Foundation had a £1.77 million income, £500,000 of which was transferred from The Foundation's Endeavour Fund that was established in 2012 by Prince Harry.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Behind Invictus \|url=https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org/behind-invictus\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818090045/https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org/behind-invictus \|website=Invictus Games Foundation\|archive-date=18 August 2023\|access-date=10 January 2024\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Endeavour Fund transferred to the Invictus Games Foundation\|url=https://royalfoundation.com/endeavour-fund-transferred-to-the-invictus-games-foundation/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715165933/https://royalfoundation.com/endeavour-fund-transferred-to-the-invictus-games-foundation/\|website=The Royal Foundation\|archive-date=15 July 2020\|access-date=10 January 2024\|url-status=live}}</ref> Line 145 ⟶ 146: In March 2018, Catherine hosted a symposium at the [[Royal Society of Medicine]], focusing on children's health, and launched the Foundation's Early Intervention Support initiative, which would raise awareness of issues including as youth, maternal, and mental health, as well as parental and educational support and resources. It was announced that a [[Committee#Steering committee\|steering group]] would research solutions to problems facing young people, and how it impacted society and the economy.<ref>{{cite news\|last=McBride\|first=Caitlin\|title=Kate Middleton heralds the arrival of spring with bespoke Jenny Packham coat \|url=https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/celebrity-news/kate-middleton-heralds-the-arrival-of-spring-with-bespoke-jenny-packham-coat-36728272.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407074126/https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/celebrity-news/kate-middleton-heralds-the-arrival-of-spring-with-bespoke-jenny-packham-coat-36728272.html\|access-date=27 October 2020\|work=Irish Independent \|date=21 March 2018\|archive-date=7 April 2023\|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2020, Catherine supported and assisted in the development of [[BBC]]'s "Tiny Happy People" initiative, providing free digital resources to parents with young children.<ref>{{cite news \|last=Halberg \|first=Morgan \|title=Kate Middleton Endorsed a New Childhood Development Initiative \|url=https://observer.com/2020/07/kate-middleton-royal-family-tiny-happy-people-bbc-tv-appearance-childhood-development\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809192818/https://observer.com/2020/07/kate-middleton-royal-family-tiny-happy-people-bbc-tv-appearance-childhood-development/\|access-date=27 October 2020\|work=Observer\|date=14 August 2020\|archive-date=9 August 2020\|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2020, Catherine launched "5 Big Questions on the Under 5's", a nationwide survey on the development of the early years.<ref>{{cite news\|title=The Kate Effect: The Duchess of Cambridge Is Asking 5 Big Questions About Early Years\|url=https://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/the-kate-effect-what-will-the-duchess-of-cambridges-survey-tell-us-about-early-years/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030085921/https://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/the-kate-effect-what-will-the-duchess-of-cambridges-survey-tell-us-about-early-years/\|access-date=27 October 2020 \|agency=University of Northampton\|date=23 January 2020\|archive-date=30 October 2020\|url-status=live}}</ref> The survey was commissioned from [[Ipsos MORI]], and contains "further qualitative and ethnographic research" on the early years.<ref>{{cite magazine \|last=Perry \|first=Simon\|title=Kate Middleton Makes Exciting Announcement About Her Passion Project for Young Families\|url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-reveals-the-success-of-her-big-project-of-the-year-for-young-kids-and-families/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123144121/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-reveals-the-success-of-her-big-project-of-the-year-for-young-kids-and-families/\|magazine=People\|archive-date=23 November 2020\|access-date=23 November 2020\|url-status=live}}</ref> The survey received over 500,000 responses.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Join us this week as we announce the results from the 5 Big Questions survey.. \|url=https://www.instagram.com/kensingtonroyal/ \|website=Instagram \|access-date=23 November 2020 \|archive-date=15 November 2020 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115071331/https://www.instagram.com/kensingtonroyal/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> In November 2020, the Foundation hosted online Early Years forum, composed of medical and psychological speakers, where the Princess gave a keynote speech surrounding the results of the survey and the importance of childhood development.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Early Years Forum \|url=https://www.earlyyearsforum.org/ \|access-date=27 November 2020 \|archive-date=26 November 2020 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126165856/https://www.earlyyearsforum.org/ \|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine\|last=Perry \|first=Simon\|title=Kate Middleton's 'Influential' Work for Children and Families Will Likely Have a 'Long-Term Impact': Expert \|url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-work-with-children-and-families-will-have-a-long-term-impact/https://web.archive.org/web/20201127175654/\|archive-url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-work-with-children-and-families-will-have-a-long-term-impact/\|magazine=People\|archive-date=27 November 2020\|access-date=27 November 2020\|url-status=live}}</ref> The results of the survey were listed as "5 Big Insights", being: data about the societal perspective on the early years in relation to childhood development, the sustainability of parental wellbeing, the effect of peer judgment on parental mental health, the effect of isolation during the [[COVID-19]] pandemic, and the varying amount of health and support in wider communities.<ref>{{cite web \|title=STATE OF THE NATION: UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC ATTITUDES TO THE EARLY YEARS \|url=https://mk0royalfoundatcnhl0.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ipsos-MORI-SON_report_FINAL_V2.4.pdf \|website=The Royal Foundation \|access-date=27 November 2020 \|archive-date=28 December 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211228134740/https://royalfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ipsos-MORI-SON_report_FINAL_V2.4.pdf \|url-status=dead}}</ref> ====Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood==== Line 152 ⟶ 153: In February 2022, Catherine visited Denmark on behalf of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.<ref name="feb2022">{{cite web\|first=Meg\|last=Donohue\|title=All the Best Photos from Kate Middleton's Trip to Copenhagen\|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g39174450/kate-middleton-copenhagen-trip-photos-2022/\|date=23 February 2022\|access-date=25 February 2022\|magazine=Town & Country\|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220225030202/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g39174450/kate-middleton-copenhagen-trip-photos-2022/\|archive-date=25 February 2022\|url-status=live}}</ref> She visited [[University of Copenhagen]] and met officials from the Center for Early Intervention and Family Studies.<ref name="feb2022"/> Catherine then visited Stenurten Forest School,<ref name="tatler2022">{{cite magazine\|first=Anya\|last=Meyerowitz\|title=The Duchess of Cambridge reunites with Crown Princess Mary as Queen Margrethe II welcomes her to Denmark\|url=https://www.tatler.com/article/the-duchess-of-cambridge-and-crown-princess-mary-to-renuite-during-royal-visit-to-denmark-next-week\|date=23 February 2022\|access-date=25 February 2022 \|magazine=Tatler\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225032607/https://www.tatler.com/article/the-duchess-of-cambridge-and-crown-princess-mary-to-renuite-during-royal-visit-to-denmark-next-week\|archive-date=25 February 2022\|url-status=live}}</ref> to learn about its approach to learning, which focuses on the students' social and emotional development rather than academic skills.<ref>{{cite magazine\|first=Erin\|last=Hill\|title=Kate Middleton Visits Outdoor Kindergarten Class in Denmark After Admitting She's Feeling 'Very Broody'\|url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-visits-kindergarten-class-during-her-royal-tour-of-denmark/?amp=true\|date=23 February 2022\|access-date=25 February 2022\|magazine=People\|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220225030247/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-visits-kindergarten-class-during-her-royal-tour-of-denmark/?amp=true\|archive-date=25 February 2022\|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2022, she hosted a roundtable with government ministers, including Health Secretary [[Sajid Javid]] and Minister for Families [[Will Quince]], as well as senior civil servants, and the early years sector, to discuss the results of the foundation's research, which demonstrated that 90% of the UK population believe that the early years are important in determining children's future well-being, while about 20% recognise the crucial importance of the first five years.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-hosts-palace-roundtable-uk-politicians/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616124930/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-hosts-palace-roundtable-uk-politicians/\|title=Kate Middleton Hosts Her First Roundtable with U.K. Politicians About a Cause Close to Her Heart\|magazine=People\|first=Simon\|last=Perry\|date=16 June 2022\|archive-date=16 June 2022\|access-date=16 June 2022\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a40309776/kate-middleton-pink-suit/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616140945/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a40309776/kate-middleton-pink-suit/\|title=Duchess Kate Suits Up for a Pretty-in-Pink Moment\|magazine=Harper's Bazaar\|first=Chelsey\|last=Sanchez\|date=16 June 2022\|archive-date=16 June 2022\|access-date=16 June 2022\|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2023, Christian Guy was named director of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.<ref name="People-Jan23">{{cite magazine\|url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-windsor-castle-meeting-early-years-experts/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125120934/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-windsor-castle-meeting-early-years-experts/\|title=Kate Middleton Gathers Experts at Windsor Castle as She Continues Early Childhood Work\|magazine=People\|first=Simon\|last=Perry\|date=25 January 2023\|archive-date=25 January 2023\|access-date=25 January 2023\|url-status=live}}</ref> Eight professionals from academia, science and the early years sector were announced as the centre's advisory group: [[Peter Fonagy]], [[Eamon McCrory]], Alain Gregoire, Trudi Seneviratne, Ed Vainker, Carey Oppenheim, Imran Hussain, and Beverley Barnett‑Jones.<ref name="People-Jan23"/> On 31 January, the centre launched its Shaping Us campaign~~.The~~ ~~campaign~~which aims to transform the issue of early childhood from one of scientific interest to one of the most strategically important topics of our time. The campaign also aims to highlight that all of society has a role to play in building a supportive and nurturing world around children and those who care for them.<ref name="ShapingUs-BBC">{{cite news\|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64453394\|title=Kate's early years campaign is her 'life's work'\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131013209/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64453394\|work=BBC News\|first=Sean\|last=Coughlan\|date=31 January 2023\|archive-date=31 January 2023\|access-date=1 February 2023\|url-status=live}}</ref> The launch event was held at the [[BAFTA]] headquarters in London and attended by scientists and celebrities.<ref name="ShapingUs-BBC"/> A 90-second animation was also released to be shown ahead of cinema screenings in the UK cinemas and on advertising screens in [[Piccadilly Circus]].<ref name="ShapingUs-BBC"/> The group Practitioners of the Early Years Sector responded to the campaign by stating that besides awareness "long-term investment and funding" was needed.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://news.sky.com/story/amp/princess-of-wales-launches-childhood-campaign-but-faces-calls-for-long-term-investment-instead-12800138\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208113750/https://news.sky.com/story/amp/princess-of-wales-launches-childhood-campaign-but-faces-calls-for-long-term-investment-instead-12800138\|title=Princess of Wales launches childhood campaign - but faces calls for investment not 'awareness'\|work=Sky News\|first=Niamh\|last=Lynch\|date=31 January 2023\|archive-date=8 February 2023\|access-date=1 February 2023\|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2023, Catherine launched the Business Taskforce for Early Childhood composed of [[NatWest Group]], [[Unilever]], [[Aviva]], [[Deloitte]], [[IKEA]], [[The Co-operative Group\|Co-op]], [[the Lego Group]], and [[Iceland (supermarket)\|Iceland]], which will work to engage and support the business sector on the issue of early childhood. She also held the first meeting of the Taskforce on March 21 at the NatWest Group's London headquarters.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-launches-new-business-taskforce-early-childhood-mission/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321132646/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-launches-new-business-taskforce-early-childhood-mission/\|title=Kate Middleton ~~Launches~~launches ~~New~~new ~~Taskforce~~taskforce to ~~Support~~support ~~Early~~early ~~Childhood~~childhood ~~Mission~~mission: 'It ~~Really~~really ~~Does~~does ~~Take~~take a ~~Village~~village'\|magazine=People\|first=Simon\|last=Perry\|date=21 March 2023\|archive-date=21 March 2023\|access-date=21 March 2023\|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2024, the Business Taskforce published a new report presenting the case for prioritising early childhood and outlining the first actions to be taken as a result of its work.<ref>{{cite ~~web~~news\|url=https://~~royalfoundation~~www.bbc.com/~~the~~news/uk-~~princess~~69039748\|archive-ofurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521075931/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-~~wales~~69039748\|title=Kate briefed on early years report but no return to work yet\|work=BBC News\|first=Sean\|last=Coughlan\|date=20 May 2024\|archive-~~launches~~date=21 May 2024\|access-~~business~~date=21 May 2024\|url-~~taskforce~~status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://people.com/kate-~~for~~middleton-excited-next-stage-early-~~childhood/~~years-project-amid-cancer-treatment-8651242\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/~~20240119010747~~20240520232222/https://~~royalfoundation~~people.com/~~the~~kate-~~princess~~middleton-ofexcited-~~wales~~next-~~launches~~stage-~~business~~early-~~taskforce~~years-~~for~~project-~~early~~amid-~~childhood/~~cancer-treatment-8651242\|title=~~The~~Kate ~~Princess~~Middleton 'excited' about next stage of ~~Wales~~her ~~Launches~~landmark ~~Business~~project, ~~Taskforce~~but ~~for~~it ~~Early~~doesn't ~~Childhood\|website=The~~signal ~~Royal~~a ~~Foundation~~return to work\|magazine=People\|first=Simon\|last=Perry\|date=2120 ~~March~~May ~~2023~~2024\|archive-date=1920 ~~January~~May 2024\|access-date=21 ~~March~~May ~~2023~~2024\|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2023, it was announced that the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood had granted £50,000 towards a study in partnership with the Institute of Health Visiting and the [[University of Oxford]], to evaluate the use of the Alarm Distress Baby Scale (ADBB) in the UK. Catherine had first observed the ADBB model's implementation, which is used to assess how babies are interacting with the world around them, focusing on behaviors like eye contact, facial expressions, vocalization and activity levels, during her solo trip to Denmark in February 2022. The trial ~~will run~~ran over a period of 10 months at the [[South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust]] and [[Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust]].<ref>{{cite ~~web~~news\|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-65916889\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230615122621/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-65916889\|title=Kate meets Nuneaton NHS staff studying distress in babies\|work=BBC News\|first=Susie\|last=Rack\|date=15 June 2023\|archive-date=15 June 2023\|access-date=15 June 2023\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://people.com/kate-middleton-infant-wellbeing-with-health-visitors-7546607\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230615174019/https://people.com/kate-middleton-infant-wellbeing-with-health-visitors-7546607\|title=Kate Middleton Holds Hands with an Adorable Infant During Latest Baby-Filled Outing!\|magazine=People\|first=Simon\|last=Perry\|date=15 June 2023\|archive-date=15 June 2023\|access-date=15 June 2023\|url-status=live}}</ref> and returned positive results with involved health visitors reporting an increase in their understanding and abilities in deciphering infant behavior, consequently aiding parent-child interactions.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://centreforearlychildhood.org/latest-learnings/news/positive-results-early-years-trial/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240321132111/https://centreforearlychildhood.org/latest-learnings/news/positive-results-early-years-trial/\|title=Overwhelmingly positive” results for Royal Foundation-backed early years trial as report recommends expansion to more UK health visiting teams.\|website=Centre for Early Childhood\|date=21 March 2024\|archive-date=21 March 2024\|access-date=21 March 2024\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/03/21/catherine-princess-wales-works-from-home-early-years-eases/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240321002308/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/03/21/catherine-princess-wales-works-from-home-early-years-eases/\|title=Princess of Wales eases back to work with childcare project\|work=The Telegraph\|date=21 March 2024\|first=Hannah\|last=Furness\|access-date=21 March 2024\|url-access=subscription\|archive-date=21 March 2024\|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2023, the centre hosted the Shaping Us National Symposium at the Design Museum in London, which brought together cross-disciplinary leaders, child and adult specialists, and global thinkers for the first time to explore how individuals grow, think, and behave throughout life, with the aim of fostering resilience for the future.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://people.com/kate-middleton-makes-key-speech-for-kids-8401655\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231209162530/https://people.com/kate-middleton-makes-key-speech-for-kids-8401655\|title=Kate Middleton Makes Key Speech for Her Work with Children: 'I Care Deeply About Making a Positive Difference'\|magazine=People\|first=Simon\|last=Perry\|date=15 November 2023\|archive-date=9 December 2023\|access-date=15 November 2023\|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same month, the centre published an "Issues Index," revealing that a third of people in the UK consider financial pressure to be the most significant concern for parents and carers in 2023.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://people.com/kate-middleton-baby-bank-christmas-brings-book-prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis-8406435\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204195420/https://people.com/kate-middleton-baby-bank-christmas-brings-book-prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis-8406435\|title=Kate Middleton Visits Baby Bank Before Christmas — and Brings Book She Reads with George, Charlotte and Louis\|magazine=People\|first=Simon\|last=Perry\|date=24 November 2023\|archive-date=4 December 2023\|access-date=25 November 2023\|url-status=live}}</ref> The centre also initiated a campaign encouraging individuals to support their local baby banks by donating items, money, or volunteering their time.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/barnet-london-families-royal-foundation-b2452957.html\| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208174213/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/barnet-london-families-royal-foundation-b2452957.html\|title=Kate praises 'lifeline' provided by baby banks during visit to charity\|work=The Independent\|first=Tony\|last=Jones\|date=24 November 2023\|archive-date=8 December 2023\|access-date=25 November 2023\|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2023, the Royal Foundation supported 12 locations across the UK to host their own carol services concurrently with the one hosted at Westminster Abbey by Catherine to highlight those who support babies, young children, and families.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/11/kate-middleton-shaping-us-christmas-carol-event-at-westminster-abbey\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121025633/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/11/kate-middleton-shaping-us-christmas-carol-event-at-westminster-abbey\|title=Kate Middleton Is Inviting Special Guests to Her Christmas Carol Event at Westminster Abbey\|magazine=Vanity Fair\|first=Erin\|last=Vanderhoof\|date=20 November 2023\|archive-date=21 November 2023\|access-date=20 December 2023\|url-status=live}}</ref> Line 164 ⟶ 167: ====Homewards==== In June 2023, William launched Homewards after two years of development. The initiative aims to tackle homelessness in six pilot locations across the UK within five years with an initial £500,000 seed funding allocated for each area by the Royal Foundation. The locations are [[Lambeth]], [[Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole]], [[Newport, Wales\|Newport]], [[Northern Ireland]], [[Aberdeen]], and [[Sheffield]]. The programme is aimed at providing permanent homes, rather than temporary accommodation, for the people in need. The initiative will also help local coalitions working on the issue by giving them access to experts and financial backers. A local leader will be appointed in each area, who will oversee the development of the project and bring together local authorities, prisons, schools, and housing associations. A unique plan will be developed in each area with help from 16 charities, landowners, local housing associations, and major retailers.<ref name="Homewards">{{cite news\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/06/26/prince-of-wales-launch-homewards-end-homelessness/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230625230951/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/06/26/prince-of-wales-launch-homewards-end-homelessness/\|title=Prince William says his life's work will be to end homelessness\|work=The Telegraph\|first=Victoria\|last=Ward\|date=26 June 2023\|archive-date=25 June 2023\|access-date=26 June 2023\|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2024, William, in partnership with Cornish charity St Petrocs, announced plans for building 24 homes on Duchy of Cornwall land in [[Nansledan]] to provide temporary accommodation for people experiencing homelessness in the area.<ref name="DoC-24">{{cite news\|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-68330944\|title=Nansledan: Prince William to build homes for homeless on Duchy land\|work=BBC News\|first=Brodie\|last=Owen\|date=18 February 2024\|access-date=18 February 2024\|archive-date=19 February 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240219000513/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-68330944\|url-status=live}}</ref> Future plans include building more than 400 social rented homes and a further 475 affordable dwellings in [[South East Faversham]].<ref name="DoC-24"/> In March 2024, Homewards Activator Homebase pledged £1 million to support the Homewards initiative in Sheffield and local landlords committed to provide an initial thirty-one homes for individuals prone to homelessness. The Homewards Sheffield Local Coalition, consisting of 70 organisations and members of the local community, was set up to develop plans for tackling homelessness in the area.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://people.com/prince-william-visits-sheffield-homewards-project-following-outing-farm-shop-kate-middleton-8610634\|title=Prince William steps out after being spotted with Kate Middleton for project to help the unhoused\|magazine=People\|first=Simon\|last=Perry\|date=19 March 2024\|access-date=19 March 2024\|archive-date=19 March 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319165652/https://people.com/prince-william-visits-sheffield-homewards-project-following-outing-farm-shop-kate-middleton-8610634\|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Homebase]] also pledged £1 million to provide home starter packs and [[Pret a Manger]] lent its support by offering to employ the homeless. With the creative housing projects being built in each site, a pipeline of about 100 homes was already being established as of July 2024.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/news/prince-william-homewards-gareth-southgate-b2578197.html\|title=Prince William reveals how Gareth Southgate's England side inspires his homelessness project\|work=The Independent\|first=Jabed\|last=Ahmed\|date=11 July 2024\|access-date=11 July 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711223113/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/news/prince-william-homewards-gareth-southgate-b2578197.html\|archive-date=11 July 2024\|url-status=live}}</ref> The first anniversary of the initiative will be marked by a two-part [[ITV (TV network)\|ITV]] documentary titled ''Prince William: We Can End Homelessness'' and an exhibition at the [[Saatchi Gallery]] called ''Homelessness: Reframed''.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/07/07/prince-william-documentary-itv-homelessness-homewards/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240707021535/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/07/07/prince-william-documentary-itv-homelessness-homewards/\|title=Prince William to star in documentary about tackling homelessness\|work=The Telegraph\|date=7 July 2024\|archive-date=7 July 2024\|access-date=8 July 2024\|url-access=subscription\|url-status=live}}</ref> ==References== Line 179 ⟶ 184: {{DEFAULTSORT:Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex}} [[Category:2009 establishments in the United Kingdom]] [[Category:British ~~monarchy~~royal family charities]] ~~[[Category:British Royal Family charities]]~~ [[Category:Charities based in London]] [[Category:Organizations established in 2009]]