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<\/p>\nToday, the Princess of Wales sent a new message in support of Children\u2019s Hospice Week – praising the \u2018remarkable\u2019 role they play in helping children and families<\/p>\n
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The Princess of Wales<\/a> has issued a heartfelt message as she marks a poignant week close to two of her royal roles.<\/p>\n Today Kate has marked Children\u2019s Hospice Week by praising the \u2018remarkable\u2019 role <\/a>hospices play in helping children and families make every moment count. In her emotional words, the princess highlights how children\u2019s hospices can be \u201cjoyful and nurturing environments\u201d and how they can be lifelines for those with life-limiting illnesses and their families.<\/p>\n Kate is a royal patron of two children\u2019s hospices – East Anglia\u2019s Children\u2019s Hospices (EACH) and T\u0177 Hafan Children\u2019s Hospice in South Wales, and Children\u2019s Hospice Week is run by Together for Short Lives, the charity for children\u2019s palliative care.<\/p>\n The Princess of Wales at T\u0177 Hafan children\u2019s hospice in Wales last year(Image: Andrew Parsons \/ Kensington Palace)<\/p>\n In her letter, Kate writes: \u201cEvery childhood deserves to be rich in joy, love, and shared memories. As Patron of East Anglia\u2019s Children\u2019s Hospices and T\u0177 Hafan Children\u2019s Hospice, I have been privileged to see first\u2011hand how children\u2019s hospices make this possible for babies, children and young people living with serious illness.<\/p>\n \u201cChildren\u2019s hospices are joyful and nurturing environments where children can simply be children; to play, explore, express themselves and connect with others.<\/p>\n \u201cFor families, hospices offer a compassionate and restorative space to breathe, be together, and find strength in a community that understands their journey. This expert, holistic care is delivered by dedicated professionals who walk alongside families at every stage, often over many years, throughout a young person\u2019s life and, when needed, into death and bereavement.<\/p>\n \u201cChildren\u2019s hospices are places that protect connection: between children and their families, between families and their communities, between hospice staff and the people they support, and within each child\u2019s own sense of self.<\/p>\n Kate is a royal patron of two children\u2019s hospices(Image: Andrew Parsons \/ Kensington Palace)<\/p>\n \u201cWhen we shine a light on the remarkable, yet often unseen, work the hospices do to help children and their families live as fully as possible, we can break down one of the greatest barriers families often face: the fear that reaching out means giving up hope, or that care only begins at the very end.<\/p>\n \u201cEven in the most challenging circumstances, when children are surrounded by attuned care, opportunities for expression, and environments that nurture their whole selves, they can experience joy, belonging, and the freedom to be who they are.<\/p>\n \u201cThese extraordinary places remind us that even in the face of serious illness, childhood remains a time of creativity, connection and possibility.<\/p>\n \u201cThis Children\u2019s Hospice Week, I hope you will join me in celebrating the countless ways children\u2019s hospices make every moment count for the children and families they support, and in recognising the profound, life-changing impact of the culture of care they are working to create.\u201d<\/p>\n x<\/p>\n Kate during a visit to The Nook in Framlingham Earl, Norfolk, which is one of the three East Anglia Children’s Hospices (EACH)(Image: PA)<\/p>\n Nick Carroll, CEO of Together for Short Lives, thanked Kate for her message. He said: \u201cWe are incredibly grateful to Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales<\/a> for her continued support of Children\u2019s Hospice Week and the work of children\u2019s hospices across the UK.<\/p>\n \u201cChildren\u2019s Hospice Week is the one week of the year given over to children\u2019s hospices and the families who rely on them. Across the UK, children\u2019s hospices help families live as fully as possible together, with expert care and support at every stage.<\/p>\n \u201cAs The Princess reflects, that support is there from the moment a family needs it, as they navigate their child’s life, death, bereavement and beyond. Helping more people understand this means more families feel able to reach out for care.<\/p>\n \u201cThis care matters more than ever. Together with children\u2019s hospices across the UK, we thank The Princess for helping families to make every moment count.\u201d<\/p>\n Kate’s letter in full<\/p>\n Kate\u2019s message for Children\u2019s Hospice Week comes as earlier today, she watched the Garter Day procession through the grounds of Windsor Castle \u2013 and gave a beaming smile to husband William.<\/p>\n Kate had a front row position for one of the highlights of the royal calendar, the Knights of the Order of the Garter walking through the grounds of Windsor Castle after their annual lunch.<\/p>\n Among those in the procession were the King, the Queen, traditionally at the rear of the Knights, while further ahead were the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Royal.<\/p>\n While waiting for the procession to begin from her vantage point of the chapel\u2019s Galilee porch entrance, Kate acknowledged the waves from the public with her own, as did the Duchess of Edinburgh. The princess wore a wide-brimmed pale yellow hat by Jane Taylor, matching Patrick McDowell coat dress and earrings by Robinson Pelham.<\/p>\n She stood patiently with Sophie chatting to the clergy and a nearby policeman on duty for around 15 minutes before the Garter Knights appeared, their way led by heralds in their colourful tunics. William walked beside Edward and looked over at his wife, who gave him a loving smile in return.<\/p>\n Get the inside scoop on the monarchy with Mirror Royal<\/p>\n WHATSAPP GROUP: <\/strong>Be first to get the biggest royal bombshells and exclusives to your phone by joining our Royal WhatsApp here.<\/a><\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like. 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