Duchess of Cambridge releases new video in support of children's hospices

Kensington Palace has just released a video showing the Duchess of Cambridge talking about the important work carried out by children’s hospices across the UK.

Marking the start of Children’s Hospice Week, the personal video was recorded in January during Kate’s visit to East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice (EACH).

Kate is the royal patron of the charity, making the 35-year-old royal the perfect person to raise awareness of the hospices that support around 49,000 children in the UK with life-threatening conditions.

“For any parents, being told that your child may have a life-limiting condition, or may die young, will be one of the most difficult and isolating experiences you can face,” the Duchess can be heard saying.

“Having someone to help you come to terms with this news, and the professional support and care that comes with this, can make an enormous difference. It can help families make the most of every precious moment they have together.”

Kate goes on to talk about the important of children’s hospices and the difference they can make to family’s lives: “For these families, having expert care and support is vital, and this is what children’s hospices provide. They deliver first class care in a safe environment that feels as close to home as possible, full of colour, warmth, love and support.”

Children’s Hospice Week runs from May 22 to 28 and aims to raise awareness of the work of the UK’s 54 children’s hospices.

Barbara Golv, the CEO for Together for Short Lives (the charity organising the week), praised the Duchess for her support: “We are so thrilled that Her Royal Highness is supporting Children’s Hospice Week. The Duchess’s words, and her amazing support for Children’s Hospice Week since 2013, have been transformational, helping to raise awareness of the needs of seriously ill children and families and to show that help is at hand.”

“Families coming to terms with the heart-breaking news that their child will die young often say that it is the most isolating time and they simply don’t know where to turn for help,” she continues.

“That’s why the Duchess’s words are so poignant – it’s a clear message that help is available from the remarkable children’s hospice and palliative care services right across the UK. This support can make a world of difference for families.”

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