Duchess Kate Blog

and I've been really trying to learn about the impact, the importance and relationship of our early childhood experiences on our later adult life. That's why I think it's so important that all of us whether we're parents or carers or families members really engage in quality time with children and babies from a really, really young age". The Duchess continued: "I really hope this woodland we've created, in a huge collaboration, really inspires families and kids and communities in general to get outside. The Duchess also discussed scientific research and the skills children learn outside "It's really an open playground".

20 May - We'll see the Duchess and other members of the royal family for the RHS Chelsea Flower show preview day, where Kate's Back To Nature garden will be unveiled. 9 August - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will host the inaugural regatta The King’s Cup on the Isle of Wight to raise awareness and funds for eight of their patronages.

As thought, Kate and William took George, Charlotte and Louis to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show which was, in part, inspired by the Cambridge children's childhoods in Norfolk and Kensington Palace. The importance of the message the garden delivers is demonstrated beautifully in these images, taken by Matt Porteous, who has photographed the Cambridge children several times. The Palace says Back To Nature "seeks to recapture for adults the sense of wonder and magic that they enjoyed as children, in addition to kindling excitement and a passion for nature in future generations".Following in Mum's footsteps, Charlotte road tests the swing :) It appears the Duchess wore the Floral Ruffled Maxi Dress from & Other Stories (with many thanks to Laura).The piece is described as: "Long sleeve button up maxi dress in an allover floral print with a waist tie, puff shoulder and ruffled hem, mandarin collar, slanted front pockets and a three button cuff".Sophia from Regal RepliKate identified Kate's earrings as the £8 Accessorize Polly Petal Drop earrings .

With George and Charlotte on break until the 24th April, it appears the Cambridges have been enjoying time at their country bolthole Anmer Hall. We've seen similar photos of the family spending afternoons at the polo and the nearby Houghton Hall Horse Trials. We've seen similar photos of the family spending afternoons at the polo and the nearby Houghton Hall Horse Trials. Not only are the Burnham Horse Trials considered a premiere event where visitors can enjoy watching championship athletes competing on home turf, it's also a family-filled day out featuring over forty shops, a range of activities for children, bouncy castles, bungee trampolines, circus workshops and a long-established dog display.