Kate Middleton and her three children help sort and pack donations for families in need.

Ahead of the festive season, the Princess of Wales enlisted her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, to volunteer at a baby bank in Maidenhead, near their home in Berkshire. The royal family took part in the charity initiative to raise awareness for Kate’s campaign supporting baby banks, which is part of the Royal Foundation’s Centre for Early Childhood.

In a heartwarming video shared by Kensington Palace, Kate and her children were seen sorting through toys and packing gift bags at the donation centre. The nearly two-minute film, directed by Will Warr, captured the royal family’s arrival at the facility, where they were greeted by staff members. The baby bank provides vital items such as second-hand clothing, toys, and nappies to families in need.

The video showed the children actively participating in the process, with five-year-old Louis carrying a box full of donations, while his siblings George and Charlotte helped pack gift bags with toys. At one point, Louis amusingly exclaimed: “This is a big guy!” as he picked up a toy gorilla. The royal children were guided by staff to select gifts they would enjoy themselves, which they then packed for children of similar ages.

Kate also took the opportunity to explain to George how the donations would be distributed. “All these bags are donations, then we have to go sort them and put them in all the boxes,” she told him. The family also shared moments of laughter as Charlotte noticed the print on a baby onesie, which prompted her to laugh and say, “This is Welsh!”

A staff member mentioned that George expressed a desire to return, as Kate embraced her son and reflected on the rewarding nature of helping others. Overlaid text during the video highlighted the pressing issue of child poverty in the UK, noting that a quarter of families with children under five live in poverty.

The Princess and Prince of Wales shared their support for baby banks on social media, encouraging people to visit their local donation centres. In a brief message shared on X (formerly Twitter), the couple highlighted the importance of supporting parents and carers, stating that early childhood experiences have a lasting impact on individuals and society.

This charitable event follows the release of the royal family’s annual Christmas card, which was shared on social media. The family of five posed in casual clothing, with Charlotte and Louis twinning in sneakers. The image captured a special family moment, with the caption reading, “Our family Christmas card for 2023.”