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Princess Catherine says nature played important role in cancer recovery

Princess Catherine says nature played important role in cancer recovery

Speaking to author Robert Macfarlane in a rare interview about her cancer diagnosis, the Princess of Wales described the role nature played in her recovery.

The Princess of Wales has shared insights into her cancer recovery, in an interview with a British magazine.

She says nature is playing a significant role in her recovery.

The Princess of Wales has described the importance of having faith while navigating the challenges of life, opening up about her cancer recovery journey in a rare interview.

Princess Catherine was diagnosed with an unspecified cancer in 2024, and announced she was in remission after receiving treatment last year.

She spoke to author Robert Macfarlane for the British magazine Country Life, in a special edition guest edited by the Prince of Wales.

Princess Catherine said nature had played a large role in her recovery.

"I was told in hospital that my recovery would not be linear. There will be good days and bad days, that it will take time," she said.

"Nature teaches us perspective ... it encourages us to let go, especially of the things we cannot control.

"If you look at the natural world, it is hardly ever stagnant; if it is, it's rarely healthy ... this has really helped me."

She said being connected to "trusted people" and peaceful places was "incredibly important during difficult times".

Reflecting on the role nature has played in her life, the Princess of Wales said it was now more important than ever…

In brief

The Princess of Wales has shared insights into her cancer recovery, in an interview with a British magazine. She says nature is playing a significant role in her recovery. Princess Catherine said nature had played a large role in her recovery. Reflecting on the role nature has played in her life, the Princess of Wales said it was now more important than ever…

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