Duchess Kate gave a shout-out to Mother Nature on her 44th birthday.
The Princess of Wales posted a peaceful video on Instagram on Friday of herself walking outdoors, narrating in a voiceover about enduring “the coldest, darkest season.”
The royal told her followers, “Winter brings us serenity, patience, and quiet reflection. The flow of the river slows down just enough for us to reflect on ourselves and discover the deepest parts of ourselves with the whispers and heartbeats of all living things.”
Middleton said she has recently been reflecting on “how deeply grateful I am.”
Middleton explained what she is grateful for: “The river in our hearts flows gently, washing away fear and purifying us. (We) find peace with tears and discover what it means to be alive and to be at one with nature.”
“[Nature]is a silent teacher, a soft voice that guides our memories and helps us heal,” she concluded.
In her caption, Middleton described this year’s quarterly Mother Nature video series as a “deeply personal and creative look at how nature has helped (her) heal.”
Middleton, who is in remission after battling cancer, added: “But this is also a story about the power and creativity of nature in collective healing. There is much we can learn from Mother Nature as we seek to create a happier, healthier world.”
In particular, her diagnosis of cancer in March 2024 became a hot topic.
She has withdrawn from public life to undergo treatment, and six months later revealed that she had completed chemotherapy.
Middleton, who has since returned to royal duties, confirmed in January 2025 that she was in remission.
Her husband, Prince William, gave a rare insight into Middleton’s health problems in Eugene Levy’s The Reluctant Traveler, after they went through “the most difficult year” as a family.
The Prince of Wales, who is married to Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, said: “Things are good. Everything is going in the right direction and it’s all good news.”
William, 43, admitted in October 2025 that he had tried to maintain a “positive outlook” during the scare but his mind had gone to “not so good places”.
He continued, “Life is also sent to test us, and what we overcome is what shapes us.”
