The Princess of Wales has issued a deeply personal and heartfelt plea to the nation, encouraging everyone to pay attention and listen to the world around them. This touching message was delivered via a new Instagram post from Kensington Palace, reaching the royal couple's 17.1 million followers.
A Seasonal Call for Reflection
In her latest instalment for the quarterly Mother Nature series, which she first launched in the spring, Kate focuses on the transformative power of autumn. The royal mother-of-three describes this time of year as a season for reflection and refinement, as well as a period for fostering a deeper connection with our surroundings and ourselves.
Narrating the video herself, which was filmed at the start of October, the Princess shares a powerful, six-word appeal: embrace the beauty found in change. She expands on this, urging people to simply pay attention and listen and to learn to let go of what is no longer needed.
Connecting with Nature and Community
The video content showcases the Princess engaging in outdoor activities that highlight her message. It features Kate attempting outdoor cooking alongside chef Gill Meller and pupils from Farley Junior Academy in Luton. The group is seen sharing food and stories around a bonfire in the picturesque setting of Windsor Great Park.
The children involved were supported by the charity Go Beyond, which provides access to nature and residential trips for children across the UK facing difficult circumstances. Footage was also recorded during the Princess's tour of Northern Ireland with Prince William in October, including visits to Long Meadow Cider in Co. Armagh and Mallon Farm in Co. Tyrone.
A Message of Hope and Endurance
In the full video, the Princess of Wales eloquently connects the natural cycles of the season to human experience. As the days grow shorter and the shadows grow longer, the energy of summer withdraws into autumn, she says. Kate observes how trees shed their leaves in preparation for winter, drawing a parallel to our own need to let go.
She emphasises that through greater awareness, we can find clarity and purpose in what matters most. Her concluding thoughts offer a message of resilience: Whilst the blossoms fall and the colours fade, the roots grow deeper. Stronger. Let love be the root that holds us... she states, ending with the powerful word: Endure.
The post was personally signed off by the Princess with the initial C, and the public response has been overwhelmingly positive. Followers flooded the comments section with messages of gratitude, with many stating the timely message was exactly what they needed to hear.
This nature-focused initiative comes as the Princess prepares for her fifth annual Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on December 5. This year's event will celebrate love in all its forms and will feature readings from celebrities including Kate Winslet, Hannah Waddingham, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, with a musical performance from Bastille's lead singer Dan Smith.
