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Princess of Wales announces new early childhood nature project

The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood is launching the nature project with the Duchy of Cornwall as a founding partner; the news waited a day.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Chip Darnell on The Weekend Shift
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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWe're breaking into our programme with late-breaking news.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Princess of Wales has announced a new project on nature and early childhood, and our team coverage begins now.

  3. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentCelebitchy reports the Cornwall visit happened Thursday, but it was embargoed until the day after.

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