Princess of Wales Kate Middleton celebrated spring and humankind’s connection to nature in a poignant video. Photo: AP
Princess of Wales Kate Middleton celebrated spring and humankind’s connection to nature in a poignant video shared on Monday (May 12) to kick off Mental Health Awareness Week in Britain (May 12-18).
“Over the past year, nature has been my sanctuary,” her voice intoned over clips of herself and husband Prince William ambling through a forest together, soaking up the sights and sounds.
The royal couple spent a “brutal” 2024 navigating the princess’s cancer diagnosis and treatment, in addition to that of King Charles. The king is still undergoing treatment for his undisclosed form of the disease, while Middleton has finished chemotherapy and is in remission.
She has gradually begun returning to public duties, with several hat tips to nature and the importance of connection along the way.
“The natural world’s capacity to inspire us, to nurture us, and help us heal and grow is boundless and has been understood for generations,” Middleton said in the video posted to Instagram on Monday.
“It is through nature that we can fully understand the true interconnectedness of all things, the importance of balance, and the importance of renewal and resilience. Connecting to nature helps us the experience the deeper sense of ourselves, the world around us, and each other.”
She did not directly reference her cancer journey, but has strongly implied in past posts that spending time in nature was instrumental in helping her bounce back.
Monday’s video also served to launch Mother Nature, a quarterly series of short films highlighting the wonders of the natural world.
“Just as nature revives and renews, so too can we,” the princess said. “Let us reconnect to nature and celebrate a new dawn within our hearts.” – New York Daily News/Tribune News Service
