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Could William & Kate's charity choices reveal priorities?

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(CBS) Prince William and Kate Middleton have requested charitable gifts in lieu of wedding presents.

The charities selected  focus on an array of issues, from the environment to the arts. Among the 26 charities chosen for the gift fund are five dedicated to children.

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Could their choices say something about what issues Prince William and Kate will deem important when and if  they become parents?

Let's take a look at the charities:

Bullying is apparently important for the couple to address. Beatbullying, according to the royal wedding site is to "create a world where bullying, violence and harassment are unacceptable through therapeutic intervention." The organization aims to help kids who have been bullied and to stop bullies' behavior.

Both Kate and William reached higher education at St. Andrews University, so it's no surprise to see IntoUniversity, an organization dedicated to education, on their list. The program runs learning centers with study support, mentoring and motivational activities in Britain's toughest neighborhoods. The charity serves 5,000 children a year.

William and Kate also recognized the nation's poor children by including the charity A National Voice. Around since 1999, the organization puts on events, works to influence government and creates campaigns to improve services for the 65,000 children and young people who are currently looked after in England.

"Investment in ideas," is also apparently important to Kate and William because they've designated Keyfund another selection. The organization, according to the royal wedding website, inspires young people to design and deliver their own projects.

And it's no shocker that this celeb couple finds that getting away from poverty is a priority. An organization called Venture Trust that helps disadvantaged, marginalized and vulnerable kids get away from the pressures of home with a wilderness learning program also made their charity list.

For more information on these and other charities go to the Royal Wedding Charitable Gift Fund.

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