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The Duchess of Cambridge has read a bedtime story to Britain’s children as part of CBeebies Bedtime Story series. The Duchess chose The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark, which she said she shares with her own family to help them when they feel scared.

Filming for the reading took place at Kensington Palace and the Duchess could be seen nestling on a picnic blanket, in front of a den and beside a fire at dusk.

She agreed to take part in the programme for Children’s Mental Health Week, believing the book sends an important message about facing one’s fears by talking to other people.

It tells the story of a baby barn owl called Plop, who is afraid of the dark until he hears how exciting, fun and important it can be from his new friends.

The Duchess is understood to have enjoyed reading the full-length version of the book as a young girl.

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