Kate Middleton: Didn't Expected Red Roses from Prince William

Kate Middleton discussed Valentine's Day during a visit to Leeds Kirkgate Market.

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She was promoting her Shaping Us campaign, which focuses on the importance of a child's first five years of life.

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Kate chatted with sellers and shoppers about early childhood.

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Leeds has an ambition to be the best place in the UK for children and young people to grow up.

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Kate made a new Instagram account for her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood and grew her social media reach.

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The "champions" of the Shaping Us campaign appeared in a video exploring relationships, mental health, and identity.

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