Princess Kate’s powerful message of ‘love, strength and hope’ over baby loss tragedy
The Princess of Wales has issued a personal message of support to people affected by the “devastation of baby loss”. Kate, in a post on Kensington Palace’s social media, said she was sending “love, strength and hope” as she marked Baby Loss Awareness Week on Tuesday.
The princess, who has been slowly returning to a light programme of public duties after finishing her chemotherapy treatment, described the annual remembrance and awareness event as “such an important moment”.
Her message read: “Baby Loss Awareness Week is such an important moment to support those who have experienced the devastation of baby loss. Sending love, strength and hope to anyone affected. #WaveofLight.”
It was signed “C” and accompanied by an image of a Plum & Ashby Wave of Light candle as part of the global Wave of Light at the end of the week, which ran from October 9-15.
Luxury home, bath and body brand Plum & Ashby have produced the official Wave of Light campaign candle for Tommy’s, the UK’s largest pregnancy research charity, each year since 2020 and all profits go the organisation.
Kensington Palace’s social media accounts usually mark the week each year, and it also shares links to organisations offering support. Last Thursday, the princess, 42, made her first joint official outing with the Prince of Wales since her cancer treatment ended in the summer.
She delivered hugs and a heartfelt “thank you” to emergency workers called to the fatal Southport stabbings after meeting the children’s bereaved families in Merseyside. It is understood the engagement was planned as a solo visit for William, but Kate decided to join her husband in order to show her support for the local community.
