BBC Children In Need opens the show with special message from Kate Middleton

17 November 2023 , 19:00

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BBC Children In Need opens the show with special message from Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton opened this year's Children In Need televised fundraiser on BBC One this evening with a pre-recorded video message.

The Princess of Wales, 41, wore a stain blue blouse with rainbow detailing across the garment which retails at £315 as she told viewers the annual fundraiser is "all about helping to support, champion and empower all children to be the very best they can be" ahead of the show kicking off.

This year's star-studded evening of entertainment will be hosted by a team of famous faces, including Alex Scott, Chris Ramsey, former Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc, comedian Jason Manford, actor Lenny Rush,

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Speaking in the video message, the future Queen of England said: "Hello everyone. I’m delighted that Children in Need have invited me to open this evening’s show. Tonight is all about helping to support, champion and empower all children to be the very best they can be, which is crucial for their future health and happiness.

"Our relationships, surroundings and experiences during the earliest years lay the foundations that shape the rest of our lives. And yet sadly, we know that for too many people, stressful and traumatic situations in early childhood can cause harm and it can take many years to overcome.

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"It is vital, therefore, that we nurture every childhood and why the sorts of projects supported by Children in Need are so important. They help the very youngest, most vulnerable members of our society feel safe, secure and loved in these important, formative years, so that they can enjoy their childhoods now, and grow to reach their potential and thrive in the world in later life.

The mum-of-three concluding by telling the BBC studio and those watching at home: "I hope you enjoy this evening’s show and best of luck to all those taking part in challenges and the incredible fundraising effort."

Earlier this week, BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay was hailed a "legend" as he raised four million pounds for Children In Need after completing a 116 mile run from Leicester to Bolton. Speaking of his experience Vernon told BBC Radio presenter Zoe Ball at the finish line: "It's been one of the most painful and joyous experiences I've ever had. Joking about needing a knee replacement he said: "It was just one foot in front of the other, that's what it was."

Children In Need will air on BBC and on BBC iPlayer from 7pm.

Zoe Delaney