Today, the Duchess of Cambridge presented new research collected by the Centre for Early Childhood during a roundtable meeting with experts and members of the government.

During the meeting, the Duchess of Cambridge said: “There is more we can all do – every member of society can play a key role, whether that is directly with a child or by investing in the adults around them – the parents, the carers, the early years workforce and more. If we come together to raise the importance of early childhood development, we’ll soon see that healthy, happy individuals make for a healthier, happier world. Which is why every second we spend with a child is an investment in our collective future.”

You can read the full report here. Some of the key findings are that nine in ten agree the early years are important in shaping a person’s future life but less than a fifth recognize the unique importance of the 0-5 period and that parents are more likely to seek support for a child’s physical wellbeing than social and emotional development.

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a new Alexander McQueen suit (with thanks to Christin) with her Emmy pumps. She paired the outfit with her Mappin & Webb earrings and necklace. She also carried a Smythson folder (with thanks to Kate’s Closet).