Kate Middleton Shares Personal Message About Healing on 44th Birthday

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Kate Middleton knows in all things of nature there is something marvelous.

Celebrating her 44th birthday, the princess expressed her appreciation for nature, sharing how being outdoors has brought her comfort and a sense of calm.

Oh my gosh, did you hear what Kate said? It was just… everything. She was talking about winter, but it felt like she was talking to me. She said even when things are tough, when it’s cold and dark, winter forces you to slow down, to be patient, and really think. She described seeing your reflection in the water, like you can finally see who you truly are, and feel connected to everything around you. It was so poetic and beautiful, I honestly got chills! It’s like she understands exactly what I’m feeling, and puts it into words so perfectly. I’ve replayed that part of the video like a million times!

I’ve been thinking about how thankful I am. It’s like a release – letting go of fears, finding peace with sadness, and truly understanding what it means to live and connect with the natural world. Nature is a gentle guide, reminding us of our memories and helping us heal.

In the video, Kate, who announced she was in remission from cancer in January 2025, is shown walking in natural settings, including beside a stream and during peaceful evenings.

This video is the “Winter” installment of Kate’s new series, which she calls “The Mother Nature series.”

As a mom myself, I always appreciate a heartfelt message, and Kate – who shares three wonderful children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, with Prince William – recently shared a beautiful thank you to everyone. She expressed her gratitude for all the kindness and support she’s received, and how much it means to her and her family. It’s lovely to see her acknowledge the positive energy people send their way!

She also shared a poignant reminder of the joy that can come amid life’s quietest moments.

She described working on the project as a very personal and creative process, explaining that it helped her own healing while also exploring how nature and creativity can help others heal together.

She ended her post by saying we have a lot to gain by learning from nature as we strive for a better, healthier world, and signed it simply with “C.”

Kate recently shared thoughts on her healing process, following a Christmas message where she looked back on the challenges and joys of the past year.

Speaking on the ITV holiday special Royal Carols: Together at Christmas on December 24th, she noted that during times when life feels disconnected or unstable, the Christmas season reminds us to connect with each other through kindness, empathy, and optimism.

Kate, mother to Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, with her husband Prince William, also expressed her gratitude to the public. She thanked everyone for their warmth, kindness, and the positive impact they have on others.

She also shared a poignant reminder of the joy that can come amid life’s quietest moments.

She explained that the true meaning of Christmas is found in everyday acts of love and kindness. It’s not about big, showy displays, but about small, meaningful moments – truly listening to someone, offering a comforting word, having a friendly chat, lending a hand, or simply being present. These small gestures may seem insignificant, but they create the beautiful connections that make up our lives.

For more of the Royal family’s biggest moments throughout the last year, read on. 

Camilla revealed on BBC Radio 4’s Today program that she was attacked on a train when she was a teenager. She said she had largely forgotten the incident, but remembered feeling very angry at the time.

She revealed the perpetrator was a stranger.

Camilla, speaking with BBC’s John Hunt and his daughter Amy about gender-based violence, recounted an experience from her past. She explained that she was reading when a man she didn’t know attacked her, and she defended herself. She vividly remembers getting off the train and her mother noticing something was wrong – her hair was disheveled and a button was missing from her coat.

Honestly, hearing her talk about it… it just broke my heart. She said she was attacked, but what really stuck with me was how she described feeling afterwards. It wasn’t just sadness, it was pure, burning anger. She said that anger didn’t just disappear, it stayed with her, hidden away, for years. It’s like, the attack happened, but the rage… the rage was a whole other thing that just simmered beneath the surface for so long. I can’t even imagine carrying that around with you.

 

Following Prince Andrew’s decision to step down as Duke of York, King Charles III announced further changes: Prince Andrew will also lose his home at Royal Lodge and no longer be known as a Prince.

Buckingham Palace announced today that King Charles has begun the official process of removing Prince Andrew’s royal titles and honors. He will now be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, has announced he will no longer use the title Duke of York. This decision comes amid ongoing public concern about his association with the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.

After talking with The King and my family, I’ve decided that the ongoing accusations against me are taking attention away from the important work of His Majesty and the Royal Family,” Prince Andrew said in a statement. “As I’ve always done, I’m prioritizing my family and country. Therefore, I stand by my decision to step back from public duties, which I made five years ago.”

Andrew stated that, with the King’s approval, he would go even further in addressing the situation. He announced he was giving up his royal title and any honors he’d received. He also reaffirmed that he strongly denied the allegations made against him.

 

In October 2025, the King and his oldest son attended the Countdown to COP30 event at the Natural History Museum in London.

Oh my gosh, seeing them outside the museum was EVERYTHING! Then they went inside to talk to people actually working on climate change – seriously, heroes! It’s all leading up to this huge COP30 summit in Brazil in November, and Prince William is going to be there representing his dad. I’m SO excited, it feels like he’s really taking charge and making a difference! I’m already counting down the days!

In September 2025, Sarah, Duchess of York, stepped down as a patron of Julia’s House after an old email from 2011 surfaced. The email revealed she referred to Jeffrey Epstein as a friend.

After reports surfaced this weekend about the Duchess of York’s communication with Jeffrey Epstein, Julia’s House has decided it’s no longer appropriate for her to continue her role as a patron of the charity. The charity has informed the Duchess of this decision and expressed gratitude for her previous contributions, according to The Guardian.

According to a representative from Ferguson, the email was sent following a threat she received from Epstein.

I was so happy to see the photos of Prince Harry arriving at Clarence House yesterday! It was the first time in nearly two years he’s been spotted there, and it looked like he was going to meet with his father, the King, before continuing with his day. It really warmed my heart to see them potentially reconnecting.

Harry arrived at the house around 5:20 p.m. on September 10th, but Charles had come back home just a few hours earlier.

Princess Anne’s son and his former husband, Mark Phillips, announced their engagement to Harriet Sperling on August 1st. The couple had been dating for over a year.

The couple’s representative told Hello! magazine that both families were told together and were very happy about the engagement.

Just a day before turning 78, the royal was made an honorary Vice Admiral by the Royal Navy.

Camilla is the first woman to receive this honorary title. It’s awarded only by the monarch—in this case, her husband, King Charles III—based on a recommendation from the First Sea Lord, currently Sir Gwyn Jenkins.

Just hours before she was scheduled to attend, Princess Catherine canceled her appearance at Royal Ascot, according to Kensington Palace.

The palace says Kate was sad to miss the event, but she’s still working out how to manage her public appearances as she recovers from cancer.

Prince Harry’s lawsuit seeking extra security ended on May 2nd when the courts rejected his claim. This came more than a year after a previous request for increased protection was denied by the High Court and the Royal and VIP Executive Committee.

After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stopped being full-time working royals in 2021 and moved to the US, their security protection was reduced. However, Harry continued to request security arrangements whenever he returned to the U.K. in the following years.

Prince Harry told the BBC on May 2nd that he was deeply upset by the outcome of his recent legal fight. He stated that, as things currently stand, he doesn’t foresee returning to the UK with his wife and children.

In an interview with the BBC on May 2nd, Prince Harry said his father, King Charles III, isn’t currently speaking to him due to disagreements about security. However, he expressed hope that they could resolve their differences and rebuild their relationship.

Prince Harry expressed a desire to rebuild his relationship with his family, including his father, but indicated the decision to move forward rests with his dad.

He stated he doesn’t foresee returning to the U.K. with his family anytime soon. He expressed sadness at the thought of his children not getting to know his home country.

Harry explained that his father has significant influence and could potentially solve the situation. He suggested this wouldn’t require direct involvement, but rather allowing professionals to handle things without interference.

After years of fighting, he’s now seeking peace and a chance to make amends. He explained, “Life is short, and my father doesn’t have much time left.”

More than a year after revealing his cancer diagnosis, King Charles wrote on April 29th that going through treatment has highlighted the kindness and goodness in people.

In a booklet offering support to cancer patients and their families, Charles wrote that facing a diagnosis is understandably scary. However, drawing from his own experience, he also believes it can reveal the incredible kindness and strength people are capable of.

He expressed his gratitude to the healthcare workers who cared for him, and shared that the experience deepened his respect for the incredible work done by the organizations and people present, many of whom he’s known and supported for years.

I was surprised to see that Prince William, Kate, and their children – George, Charlotte, and Louis – weren’t at the Easter service at Windsor Castle this year. It’s a big event for the family, so their absence was definitely noticeable!

King Charles III and Queen Camilla joined the rest of the royal family in celebrations, but Prince William and Kate chose to spend the weekend at their country home in Norfolk with their children, according to several news sources.

This was the second Easter the couple missed. It happened just a week after Princess Catherine shared news of her cancer diagnosis.

On April 15th, Jason Knauf was named the new CEO of The Earthshot Prize, Prince William’s environmental initiative. In a statement on the organization’s website, Knauf expressed his excitement about collaborating with the team and the Earthshot community to promote hopeful solutions for the planet.

He was promoted almost seven years after he reported concerns about Meghan Markle’s behavior, claiming she bullied two personal assistants and tried to discredit another staff member. Representatives for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle denied the accusations, telling The Times that the story was part of a deliberate effort to spread false and damaging information.

Buckingham Palace looked into the claims, but the investigation concluded in 2022 without any public announcement of its results.

William and Kate’s eldest son George attended a soccer match in Paris alongside his dad April 7. 

A father and son happily watched the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa at the Parc des Princes stadium.

Graham Craker, a former bodyguard to Prince Harry and Prince William, passed away in April at the age of 77.

Craker was with Princes William and Harry when they found out their mother, Princess Diana, had passed away, and he was also present at her funeral.

In 2017, Craker told The New York Post that he saw Prince William during the procession. He explained that he was standing near the back of the hearse when Prince William looked up and briefly acknowledged him with a nod. Craker felt this reassured the Prince, knowing his mother was accompanied on her final journey.

I was so thrilled to hear the wonderful news! Hugh Grosvenor, who I know is very close to King Charles as his godson, and his wife Olivia are expecting their first child. The announcement came on March 12th, and I couldn’t be happier for them both!

A spokesperson announced to The Telegraph that the duchess is pregnant and expecting a baby this summer. The couple expressed their joy and excitement about starting a family.

Prince Frederik, the son of Prince Robert and Princess Julie, passed away on March 1st at the age of 22 after a struggle with a rare genetic condition called PolG mitochondrial disease.

Robert shared in a statement that his son, Frederik, is a superhero to their family, countless friends, and now, thanks to Frederik’s PolG Foundation, to people all over the world. Robert believes Frederik’s strength lies in his ability to inspire others and lead through his own actions.

 

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, reached a legal settlement with News Group Newspapers – the company behind both The Sun and the now-closed News of the World – on January 22nd. He had sued the organization in 2019, claiming that journalists and investigators working for its newspapers illegally obtained information about the royal family.

According to NBC News, the settlement involved a significant financial payment and a complete, sincere apology to Prince Harry. The company also publicly admitted to the widespread and harmful coverage that invaded both his and his mother, Princess Diana’s, privacy.

On January 14th, The Princess of Wales shared the wonderful news that her cancer treatment has been successful and she is now in remission.

She shared on X (formerly Twitter) on January 14th that she’s grateful to be in remission and is continuing to focus on getting better. She also noted that, like anyone facing a cancer diagnosis, it’s taking time to adjust to life after treatment.

She added that she was excited about the year ahead and optimistic about what it would bring.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is grieving the loss of her rescue beagle, whom she adopted back in 2015, before she met Prince Harry.

On January 7th, she shared a heartfelt message on Instagram about crying so much she’d lost count. She described how she’d often stand in the shower, hoping the water would wash away her sadness, even though she knew it wouldn’t. She ended by saying it was okay to feel those emotions.

Meghan lovingly remembered her dog, Guy, saying, ‘Thank you for always loving me, my sweet boy. You brought so much joy to my life.’

 

Edward Pettifer, the stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry’s former nanny, Tiggy Legge-Bourke (also known as Alexandra Pettifer), was killed in a terrorist attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

I was so incredibly saddened to hear about the tragic loss of Ed Pettifer, along with Catherine. It’s just heartbreaking. Our hearts go out to the Pettifer family and everyone affected by this terrible tragedy – they’re all in our thoughts and prayers right now.

Meghan Markle, known for her role in the TV show Suits, launched a new Instagram account on January 1st. She had previously closed her personal social media accounts just before marrying Prince Harry in 2018.

The next day, she revealed a new Netflix series called With Love, Meghan. A press release described the show as a fresh take on lifestyle programming, combining helpful tips and honest conversations with both familiar and new friends.

In June 2025, Prince William and Kate Middleton made a special appearance at Wimbledon with their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

The family shared on Instagram how happy they were to be back at Wimbledon for the Championships finals this weekend. They congratulated Iga Świątek and Jannik Sinner on their victories and thanked everyone who helped make the tournament such a success.

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2026-01-09 16:21