India, June 13 -- The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has announced a pilot program as part of her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. The project, called 'Happy Little Minds,' aims to support the emotional and social development of preschoolers in the underprivileged parts of London. The pilot program was announced amid Infant Mental Health Awareness Week. Kate Middleton's new project underscores how she has long championed the importance of social and emotional development in toddlers and young children, a post on the Centre for Early Childhood's website stated.

The initiative marks a collaboration between leading children's charities Barnardo's and Place2Be, which is one of the key charities supported by Kate Middleton. Un...