My family, especially Beatrice and Eugenie are the most important part of my life and I try to spend as much time with them as possible. I believe the key to happy family life is communication; families should listen and talk to each other as much as they can. I fully support National Family Week and think it is a great way of bringing families together.

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York

Balancing my role as a husband and father of two with a hectic schedule is never easy, but being a family man is so rewarding. I look forward to taking part in National Family Week and encouraging others to do the same.

Antony Worrall Thompson, Celebrity Chef

I am delighted to support National Family Week... By working with 4Children on the new Family Commission, I want to help ensure that families of all backgrounds and sizes get the help they need and are able to make positive choices about the future.

Esther Rantzen, CBE, Broadcaster, Campaigner and Chair of The Family Commission

I am delighted to welcome National Family Week. It's full of practical ideas, and it will be great to see organisations from all sections of society join together to celebrate family life.

David Cameron MP, Leader of the Conservative Party

My Family are the most important thing to me. I am so lucky to have such a marvellous wife, children and grandchildren... I think National Family Week is a great initiative that will encourage families to come together and realise how important every part of the family is.

Sir Terry Wogan, Radio and Television Broadcaster

...With busy schedules, it can be difficult to find enough quality time to spend together, but it is this time that is the most precious and rewarding to us... We look forward to the UK's first National Family Week and joining families of all shapes and sizes in celebrating the treasured institution that is The Family.

Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan