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The Princess of Wales Visits The Baby Bank

As thecoronationofKing CharlesandQueen Camillanears,Kate Middletonmade a solo outing for a cause close to her heart.

When Princess of Wales spotted a box of donations from Mattel that included Buzz Lightyear toys, she shared thatPrincess Charlotte, who will celebrate her 8th birthday on May 2, is a “huge fan ofToy Story,” according to theDaily Mail.

“It only feels like yesterday that they were this tiny. They do grow so quickly,” she told staff, reportsThe Daily Mail.

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The Princess of Wales Visits The Baby Bank

“I said I would bring my 5-year-old to play with Louis. They can keep each other occupied,” Hall added. “I think Louis here would be awesome. They can choose which toys the children should have.”

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The visit is extra special for Kate, who has a particular interest in young children and has made it a focus of her royal life. In 2021, the royal mom launched theRoyal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, which keys in on the five years of a child’s life and setting them up for future success.

The Princess of Wales Visits The Baby Bank

The Princess of Wales Visits The Baby Bank

“I said, ‘What are you wearing for the coronation?’ " Hammon last week onThis Morningafter meeting Kate during her recentvisit to Birmingham. “Cause I said to her, ‘I’m feeling like you’re gonna wear blue.’ "

“She was like, ‘There is a hint of blue.’ So I was like, fantastic!” Hammond said.

source: people.com