Kate Middleton's handwritten note for those who have lost their lives to cancer at special visit
So movingKate Middleton penned a touching handwritten note to those who have lost their lives to cancer during a surprise appearance over the weekend.
The Princess of Wales paid a visit to the Ever After Garden, a beautiful art installation in support of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
Kate Middleton pays tribute to cancer victims
Featuring over 30,000 illuminated white roses on display in Chelsea’s Duke of York Square, the seasonal campaign invites visitors to donate and dedicate a rose in memory of a loved one.
It’s open until the end of Tuesday, December 16
Following the loss of their friend, production designer Michael Howells, Royal Marsden Cancer Charity Trustee and designer Dame Anya Hindmarch and fashion writer Camilla Morton wanted to find a way to remember those we have lost.
They created the Ever After Garden. It first lit up Grosvenor Square in 2019.
In loving memory of all those who have lost their lives to cancer.
Sharing footage from her recent visit on her official social media channels, Kate said: “Thank you to all those who have contributed to the Ever After Garden, which raises vital funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.”
She also added touchingly: “Every flower, every light, is a memory held together, an illumination of shared love, remembrance, and hope.”
She then signed the message off: “C.”
Towards the end of the video clip, a small handwritten note can be seen in a flower bed. It reads: “In loving memory of all those who have lost their lives to cancer – C.”
‘I hope she can see how much she helps’
Kate and her husband Prince William became joint patrons of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust back in January.
The Prince of Wales has also been President of The Royal Marsden since 2007.
The cause is close to the couple’s hearts. Kate received her own cancer treatment at the Royal Marsden Hospital last year.
In March 2024, the Princess of Wales announced that she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy to treat an undisclosed form of cancer. Earlier this year, she updated fans with the wonderful news that she is now in remission. She has slowly returned to royal duties this year.
Many royal fans were touched by Kate’s poignant visit recently.
“Oh wow this is so beautiful and moving!” One person said, adding: “I’m sure your visit meant a lot to the staff.”
“Such a beautiful garden for an incredibly important cause,” commented someone else.
A third person said: “This is so wonderful thank you for coming. Your visit will have had the most profound impact.”
Another person also added movingly: “If somehow the Princess of Wales were to ever read these comments… any of them. I hope she can see how much she helps.”
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