Catherine, Princess of Wales, has shared a heartfelt message on World Cancer Day, following her recent announcement of being in remission from cancer. The message, shared through two moving photographs, has resonated with people around the world.

The Princess shared a photograph of herself in Windsor Great Park, taken earlier this year by her son Prince Louis. Her arms are outstretched, a powerful image. A second photograph features a vibrant fern, symbolising resilience, growth and new beginnings.

The message accompanying the photographs urges people to cultivate joy and healing through illness, a key element in her personal journey. The Duchess has increasingly embraced ferns as a symbol of renewal and resilience. Their ability to thrive in harsh environments resonates with her own journey and message of resilience, a symbolism reinforced when she wore delicate gold fern earrings on a recent visit.

This latest message follows a private visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, where she expressed her gratitude to the medical team and her relief at being in remission. The visit underscored her ongoing commitment to cancer awareness and support, a mission reinforced through her patronage of the hospital.

The photograph, taken by her youngest son, Prince Louis, holds significant personal significance. It conveys the loving bond between mother and son, and alludes to Prince Louis’s budding interest in photography  an area Catherine also enjoys. The family’s connection to nature is evident in their choice of Adelaide Cottage in Windsor.

Catherine’s openness about her cancer journey and her unwavering commitment to supporting others serves as an inspirational role model to millions. Her message of growth, love and hope through illness resonates strongly and underscores her ongoing mission to nurture herself and those around her.