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Kate Middleton Emphasizes The 'Power Of Nature' In New Message Amid Her Cancer Treatment
By Favour Adegoke on July 18, 2024 at 4:45 PM EDT
Kate Middleton recently took to social media to express her support for the Natural History Museum's new gardens while emphasizing nature's role in "our well-being."
The museum's new green spaces include the Nature Discovery Garden and Evolution Garden, featuring a bronze dinosaur sculpture.
The Princess of Wales shared footage from a past visit and highlighted the project's educational goals.
Kate Middleton's Instagram post comes shortly after her second public appearance this year at Wimbledon, where she received a standing ovation amid her ongoing cancer treatment.
Kate Middleton Says 'I Know The Power of Nature To Support Our Development And Well-being'
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In a series of Instagram Stories, Kate shared her enthusiastic support for the Natural History Museum and the inauguration of its new gardens.
The museum in central London has launched a free "outdoor gallery" and a "living laboratory" to aid the recovery of nature amid climate change.
Five acres surrounding the South Kensington building have been transformed into the Nature Discovery Garden and the Evolution Garden, each illustrating the story of the evolving natural world.
According to the Daily Mail, the green space includes a brand-new bronze dinosaur sculpture to promote urban nature, scientific research, and education.
On Instagram, the Princess of Wales wrote, "I am hugely supportive of the Museum's commitment to create a special space which encourages people of all ages to reconnect with nature and learn more about how we can protect our natural world."
She continued: "I know the power of nature to support our development and well-being, 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."
Kate Middleton Receives Standing Ovation At Wimbledon
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The Instagram post follows Kate's second public appearance of the year, which took place on Sunday when she attended Wimbledon to watch the Grand Slam final from the Royal Box.
Kate, who has stepped back from public royal duties while undergoing cancer treatment, received a standing ovation as she entered the Royal Box at Wimbledon. She was joined by her daughter, Princess Charlotte, nine, and her sister, Pippa Middleton.
Before Kate and Charlotte took their seats in the Royal Box, they met with female tennis stars, including 21-year-old Emma Radacanu, who presented Kate with a bouquet of flowers. Princess Charlotte, who was thrilled to meet the tennis star, was photographed grinning widely.
The mother-daughter duo also met participants from the "Work at Wimbledon" program, which offers young people from various backgrounds roles at the Championships.
Kate Middleton's Emotional Wimbledon Return Was 'Special'
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In an interview with People Magazine, photographer Karwai Tang, who captured Kate's standing ovation, explained that the applause marked a rare and emotional public appearance for Kate during her cancer treatment.
"When [Kate] usually comes in, she walks down the steps and into her seat. She doesn't normally stand and wave. But she stood for a while and took it all in. For her to acknowledge it and take in the applause was special," Tang said.
"She seemed to look no different from the last Wimbledon. It felt like she was back," he added. "For them to cheer and clap when they came in was a great support for her. Wimbledon had been waiting with bated breath for her to return, and she was back."
Kate Middleton And Prince William Looked Happier Than Ever At Trooping The Colour
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Kate made her grand return to the public eye during the Trooping the Colour ceremony, where she was accompanied by William and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
According to a source who spoke to Us Weekly, William and Kate appeared "loved up" and happier than ever, standing close to each other on the iconic Buckingham Palace balcony.
It had been six months since the royal couple were seen together, so the source highlighted how in love they looked while waving to the crowd during King Charles III's birthday parade.
"William and Kate seem like a different couple! They used to be more reserved. But now, they can't help but look at each other and smile," the source said.
Kate Middleton Gets Candid About Her Cancer Battle
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Before Kate's Trooping the Colour outing, she opened up about her health, acknowledging the ups and downs of her journey and mentioning that her treatment might continue for "a few more months."
"I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months," she said. "It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times. I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days."
She concluded: "I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much-needed time to heal. Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me."