Kate Middleton Just Subtly Commented About the ‘Challenges’ of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Exit Drama
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge penned a letter in support of Children’s Mental Health Week in which she encouraged kids to “share their worries” when they find the world to be “a scary and daunting place.” She also spoke of being able to “cope with future challenges they may face in adulthood,” which many believed to be a subtle hint about how she feels after Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry’s recent exit from the royal family.
Kate shares a message in honor of Children’s Mental Health Week
Kate, as patron of the charity Place2Be, shared a message to mark the start of its Children’s Mental Health Week campaign.
“For many children today, the world can feel a scary and daunting place,” she began. “While we might not always feel brave inside, even the smallest act — such as sharing a worry or asking for help — can be incredibly courageous. Helping children to feel confident about seeking support can have a transformational impact on their lives.”
She continued: “Being able to try new things and push ourselves outside of our comfort zone are important skills that can build children’s resilience and self-esteem.”
“Learning these skills early in life can give children tools to cope with the future challenges they may face in adulthood,” she added.
The Duchess of Cambridge further shared that the Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week is “focused on bravery” this year.
Her words about the “challenges they may face in adulthood” seemed to speak to her feelings about Harry and Meghan’s exit. Though she and Prince William have not publicly shared their thoughts about Megxit, it’s believed that she may have been subtly hinting about it in this statement.
Kate launched a childhood survey
In her statement for Children’s Mental Health Week, Kate shared: “Through all my interactions with the charity, I’m proud to have seen how its work is helping children, young people and adults to be more confident in looking after their mental health, but there is still much more to do.”
“The first step is talking about it, and recently I’ve launched a UK-wide survey on the under-fives in an attempt to get people to do just that,” she noted. “Our long-term ambition is to bring about positive, lasting change for generations to come. I’d love schools and families across the country to take part in the week to help children and young people to “find their brave.’”
Her survey 5 Big Questions on the Under Fives, was launched in January, the findings of which will help guide Kate in her public work.
She’s championing a conversation on early childhood
Kate has attended royal engagements in support of her efforts. The Kensington Palace Instagram shared images from some of Kate’s appearances, with one collection of photos noting: “Yesterday morning, The Duchess of Cambridge joined LEYF Stockwell Gardens Nursery for breakfast. She discussed her landmark #5BigQuestions survey with parents, teachers and staff and learnt more about the amazing work the LEYF social enterprise is doing to help give children the best start in life.”
The Instagram post further explained: “Through the 5 Big Questions, we want to kick start the biggest ever conversation on early childhood, and you can have your say by visiting www.5BigQuestions.org.uk.”
