Kate Middleton talks early childhood in surprise supermarket visit

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Kate & Iceland Foods CEO Richard Walker discussed how business can support young families in a video.

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The video was posted on Kensington Palace's social media channels.

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Iceland is part of Kate's Business Taskforce for Early Childhood, which aims to support her Shaping Us campaign.

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Kate also authored an article in the Financial Times, encouraging businesses to prioritize early childhood.

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Kate's advocacy in this area is part of her long-standing commitment to children's welfare.

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She is using her platform to promote positive change and support for families with young children.

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