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A whole host of celebrities, politicians and experts are supporting National Family Week.
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With over 15,000 picnickers and more than 100 picnics, it looks like the UK has set a new Guinness World Record!

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British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, heralds the winning Family of the Year.

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Do you have an idea that could improve family life in the UK? Tell us about it!

The Big Lottery Fund will award £150,000 to help make the winning idea a reality!

The UK's most family friendly employers announced by Working Families. Meet them here...

Ronald McDonald House Charities commissioned a mosaic of the famous Klimt painting from faces of hospitalised children to celebrate National Family Week.

And the winner is... ICE AGE. It's the nation's Favourite Family Film.

Join the campaign for a new Bank Holiday for families.

Now Showing... the National Family Week supporter showreel

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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

...I have always had a strong family support and I am so grateful to have had this... During this week, families in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales should get together and take time out as a family... I can think of no better excuse than a big picnic, or family feast to get everyone rounded up.

Sian Lloyd, Presenter

...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

Sir Terry Wogan, Radio and Television Broadcaster

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

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

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

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