Princess of Wales Catherine Kate Middleton's poignant message draws praise from fans. Watch here

Following her release of a particularly poignant video in support of "Addiction Awareness Week", Princess of Wales Catherine Kate Middleton seemed to have left royal admirers feeling incredibly motivated.

In a video clip shot at Kensington Palace in support of The Forward Trust, the wife of Prince William spoke movingly about destigmatizing addiction and addressing the shame experienced by those struggling.

Princess Kate said during the #AddictionAwarenessWeek that she wants to provide a message of solidarity to those continuing to suffer and that recovery is possible.

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One of your followers remarked, "You are very amazing." A second one followed with the words "Well done Princess, fantastic cause," and a red heart emoji.
A third message included a line of adorable emoticons and the words "Wonderful woman, keep motivating Princess of Wales." A fourth one wrote: "Exceptionally well said! I'm grateful."

The Princess of Wales was quoted as saying in the video that, as a society, we need to recognize that the only way to help those suffering is to try to understand what has led them to addiction, empathize with them, and be sensitive to their sufferings.

The terrible mental health issue of addiction can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, colour, or origin. She stated: Do not let your guilt prevent you from receiving the care you desperately need.

The campaign seeks to change how people now view addiction, increase awareness of its origins and effects, foster better comprehension, lessen discrimination, and encourage more individuals to seek help.

FAQs

Q1. When is the #AddictionAwarenessWeek?
The #AddictionAwarenessWeek runs from October 30 to November 7.

Q2. How old is Princess Kate?
Princess Kate is 40 years old.