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Duchess of Cambridge to read CBeebies bed time story

The Duchess of Cambridge will become the latest big name to read a bed time story on CBeebies.

Catherine, also known as Kate Middleton, will read Jill Tomlinson's The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark, when she makes her CBeebies appearance to mark Children's Mental Health Week.

The classic tale is about baby owlet, Plop, who struggles with confidence issues but is helped by his friends to flourish.

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The Duchess will appear on CBeebies Bedtime Story at 6.50pm on Sunday February 13. Children's Mental Health Week runs from February 7 to February 14.

Patricia Hidalgo, director of BBC Children's and Education said: "I couldn't be more proud to have the duchess read a CBeebies Bedtime Story as we mark the 20th anniversary of our CBeebies and CBBC channels.

"It's such a special and relevant tale and perfectly represents this years' Children's Mental Health week theme. I can't wait to see her deliver her own take on such a classic story and I'm sure our audience can't either."

Celebrities who've read bed time stories for CBeebies include Tom Hardy, Dolly Parton, Idris Elba, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Sir Elton John and Ed Sheeran.

When is Kate Middleton reading the CBeebies Bed Time Story?

The Duchess of Cambridge will host Bed Time Story on CBeebies at 6.50pm on Sunday February 13.

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