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Kate Middleton's new project focuses on nature and kids

The Princess of Wales is launching a project centered on children and the outdoors; the nation's mud-averse kids have been warned.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
Published 1:02 PM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos: “What to know about Kate Middleton's new project on nature and kids - ABC News”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 1:02 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Kate Middleton, ABC, Princess Kate.
BBN covered this story before: Kate's surprise portraits, a Law & Order death, a skateboard record… (October 16).

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Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCatherine, the Princess of Wales, has launched a new project built around nature and children, and ABC News has a rundown of what we know so far.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's the royal family doing what it does best: taking a very large lawn and finding a purpose for it.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorChildren, outdoors, no screens. The nation's group chats will be devastated.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOr the kids finally learn what a worm looks like, and that's lovely.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA worm with a royal patron.

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