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How nature helped Kate to heal after cancer diagnosis

Princess Kate tells how ‘spiritual’ connection with nature gives her peace in a busy world
  • The Princess of Wales has revealed that nature provided her with a sense of balance after her cancer diagnosis.
  • Princess Kate made a trip to the Lake District in March, which was not announced at the time, and had a “very spiritual and very intense emotional reconnection” with nature.
  • Kate met with Scouts from Cumbria and Stretford, Greater Manchester, near Lake Windermere, where she discussed how “meaningful” the outdoors were for her.
  • In a video released by Kensington Palace, Kate discussed how nature offered peace in a busy world.
  • The visit highlighted Kate's role as joint president of the Scouts and her ongoing advocacy for the benefits of spending time outdoors.
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