The Princess of Wales has paid tribute to nature’s healing powers, four months after she publicly revealed her cancer diagnosis.
Kate, 42, who is patron of the National History Museum, shared a heartfelt message to promote the launch of its Urban Nature Project on Thursday.
The wife of Prince William shared photos of her visit to the project in 2021 on her Instagram story, along with an appeal for people to spend more time in nature.
She wrote: ‘I know the power of nature to support our development and wellbeing, both by bringing us joy and helping to keep us physically, mentally and spiritually healthy.
‘I hope these gardens will be inspiring and transformative for the thousands of people who visit.’
The message comes days after Kate’s appearance at Wimbledon, where she presented trophies to players.
The audience welcomed her with a standing ovation, in a moving display of support following her cancer diagnosis.
This marked Kate’s second public appearance of the year. She was accompanied by sister Pippa Middleton and daughter Princess Charlotte.
In the latest update about her health in June, Kate said she was ‘blown away’ by the support of the public.
She added that while she is making good progress, her treatment is still ongoing and will be continuing for a few months.
She continued: ‘I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days.
‘On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to
your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.
‘My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months. On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home.
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