Princess Kate has released a heartfelt message to commemorate Children's Hospice Week, drawing on her experience as the Royal Patron of two leading hospices.
The Princess of Wales serves as patron of East Anglia Children's Hospices and became Royal Patron of Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice in South Wales earlier this year.
Her statement was shared through social media channels by Tŷ Hafan and the children's hospice charity Together for Short Lives.
The message represents the royal's continued commitment to supporting families facing the most difficult circumstances.
Princess Kate has released a heartfelt message to commemorate Children's Hospice Week, drawing on her experience as the Royal Patron of two leading hospices.
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In her statement, the princess acknowledged the devastating reality facing thousands of families across Britain.
"No parent expects to hear that their child has a serious health condition that could shorten their life," she said.
She described how such news leaves families "heartbroken, fearful of the future and often desperately isolated."
The Princess emphasised that Britain's 54 children's hospices ensure these families need not confront their challenges alone.
The Princess emphasised that Britain's 54 children's hospices ensure these families need not confront their challenges alone.
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"Being able to access the support of one of the UK's 54 children's hospices means they don't have to face that future alone," she stated.
The Princess drew from her direct experience visiting both hospices to highlight their transformative impact.
"As Patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospices and Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice in South Wales, I have the immense privilege of seeing for myself the extraordinary work of our children's hospices," she said.
She described how these facilities provide crucial support by "lifting spirits through laughter, fun and play, as well as listening, holding, caring and sharing."
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The Princess stated that hospices "support children and families through life, death and beyond."
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The Princess stated that hospices "support children and families through life, death and beyond."
She concluded the message with an appeal for public support: "This Children's Hospice Week, I hope you will join me in celebrating the life-changing work they do and thanking them for the vital care they provide to children and families experiencing the most challenging times."
The message is Princess Kate's first public statement since she withdrew from Royal Ascot on Wednesday.
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