Kate Middleton was left in stitches by a burping baby, while another clung to her arm as she met mums to promote the work of “wonderful and valuable” health visitors.The Princess of Wales chatted to the group of women, who cradled their babies in their laps, and quizzed them about the support they received at a children and family centre in Nuneaton, Warwickshire on Thursday, 15 June.
She also met privately with families who needed extra support from health visitors, dancing for one youngster and singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star for the child.The princess, who has made promoting the early years development of children a major part of her public work, also met health visitors taking part in a field study that aims to improve the assessment of babies.
During her meeting with the mums, nine-month-old Talia Saliba-Kerr grabbed the princess’s hand and hung on for a few minutes and, a little later in the conversation, grabbed hold of the royal guest again.
Her mum Mischa Kerr, from Nuneaton, who has three other children, quipped afterwards: “I was very surprised – she tried to eat the princess. “I think it’s great she came down to see everyone, it’s important everyone knows what resources are available and what health visitors do.” Kate said “well done you” and everyone laughed when 10-week-old Raphael Pickering gave a large burp.
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