Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, caused a stir this week when she announced an engagement. Unlike last week when she missed the Royal Ascot due to her ongoing cancer treatment, she scarvedly accompanied Prince William on a joint engagement Wednesday. Now 43, Kate reflects her devotion to helping others through charitable endeavors on a daily basis. She pays particular tribute to the “extraordinary work” carried out by children’s hospices.
On Friday, she recorded a personal message to celebrate Children’s Hospice Week. From the outset, she focused on the importance of helping our kids with care and comfort. Kate stated that these facilities play a vital role in “lifting spirits through laughter, fun and play, as well as listening, holding, caring and sharing.”
Though she will be missed in public this week, it is likely that Kate will make an appearance at Wimbledon in the near future. She is currently engaged in Her Majesty’s important state visit at Windsor Castle from July 8 through 10. At this gala, she will be participating with French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron.
Prince William is determined to stay as busy as ever with royal duties during this period. He just recently hosted an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, where he conferred the honor of his knighthood to Sir Gareth Southgate. On Tuesday he joined us for a panel discussion at the Leading with Impact event, part of London Climate Action Week. Other luminaries including Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Robert Irwin joined this discussion.
Looking forward, Prince William heads to Rio de Janeiro this November for the fifth Earthshot Prize Awards. In 2020, he established The Earthshot Prize, which seeks to identify and promote the most innovative solutions to the world’s greatest environmental challenges.
Looking back on his enthusiasm before that historic tour, an earnest Prince William said,
“From a personal point of view, I’ve always wanted to get South America, particularly Brazil. So I’m personally very excited about going down there. I think South America as a whole, the amount of ecosystem, kind of environmental interest and passion that is there. I think that’s really important. And I think they epitomise the approach to what we can be doing more sustainably. The vibrancy, the energy, the enthusiasm. I think the awards will be spectacular.”
The couple’s recent absence from public engagements is attributed to Kate’s treatment and their continued efforts to find the right balance between royal duties and personal health considerations. It’s refreshing to see Kate Middleton and Prince William take these challenges head-on. With endless curiosity, they remain undeterred in their philanthropic ambitions and their dedication to public service.
