Kate & Melinda: A Royal Partnership for Youth

Princess Catherine met with philanthropist Melinda French on October 8th, focusing on a potential collaboration with The Royal Foundation. The meeting aimed to strengthen support for young people and help them flourish.

The Princess's philanthropic efforts have long prioritized early childhood and youth development. This new initiative with Pivotal, an organization focused on social progress and opportunities for women and youth, aligns with these goals.

Christian Guy of The Royal Foundation highlighted a shared belief in the extraordinary potential of young people. He emphasized the importance of supportive relationships and a sense of belonging in building confidence and resilience for the future.

Over the coming months, The Royal Foundation will explore practical ways to build on this partnership with Melinda and Pivotal. This collaboration is seen as crucial at a time of division and uncertainty, underscoring the need to establish strong foundations for young lives.

Princess Catherine's previous major campaign, 'Shaping Us,' launched in 2023, focused on the critical development period from pregnancy to age five. More recently, a new project was announced exploring nature's role in supporting social and emotional development in babies and young children across the UK.