Princess Kate has launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing social and emotional skills across society, unveiling the Shaping Us Framework under her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood on Sunday.
The framework, designed to promote awareness and development of key life skills from birth, categorizes 30 social and emotional competencies into six clusters: knowing ourselves, managing emotions, focusing thoughts, communicating with others, nurturing relationships, and exploring the world. In the report’s foreword, the Princess emphasized the need to “reset, restore, and rebalance” to foster a healthier and happier society.
The initiative has received widespread praise from royal fans on social media, with many calling it a crucial step toward supporting children’s development. One commenter described it as “an essential tool for the whole society,” while another said, “There is no greater or more important job than raising and nurturing the next generation.”
Kate is set to attend an event this week to showcase the first project linked to the framework, marking her fourth public engagement this year as she gradually resumes royal duties after completing cancer treatment. Last week, she visited Ty Hafan children’s hospice in South Wales, where she was announced as its new patron, before stopping at Welsh knitwear manufacturer Corgi to highlight British industry.
