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Kate Middleton is sharing a special video discussing her mental health journey over the past year.

The Princess of Wales, 43, marked the start of Mental Health Awareness Week in the United Kingdom on Monday, May 12, by posting a sweet video of her and Prince William together in the outdoors as she spoke about how nature improved her mental health amid her cancer journey.

“Over the past year, nature has been my sanctuary,” Princess Kate said in the clip. “The natural world’s capacity to inspire us, to nurture us and to help us heal and grow is boundless and has been understood for generations.”

In the video, the Princess of Wales is first seen crouching down beside a field of purple flowers. She is then joined by Prince William, 42, as the pair walk through a forest together while chatting.

“It is through nature that we can fully understand the true interconnectedness of all things, the importance of balance and the importance of renewal and resilience,” Kate said.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are next seen standing together in a field with flowers, while marveling at their natural surroundings. The royal couple also shared an embrace while standing in front of a lake with mountains in the background.

“Spring is the season of rebirth, of hope and new beginnings,” Kate said in the clip. “From the dark days of winter, the outside world quietly awakens with new life and there comes a sense of optimism, anticipation and positive, hopeful change.”

The Princess of Wales added, “Just as nature revives and renews, so too can we. Let us reconnect to nature and celebrate a new dawn within our hearts…”

The clip ends with a close-up shot of the Prince and Princess of Wales laughing while sitting side-by-side against a rock. “Spring is here, so let’s make the most of it together,” Princess Kate concluded.

The personal video shared by the princess comes as she has gradually returned to public duties after taking a break to receive treatment for cancer in 2024.

Princess Kate’s latest appearance was on May 8 as she and Prince William attended the VE Day 80: A Celebration To Remember concert in London, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. The royal couple was joined by King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh.

On April 29, Kate Middleton and Prince William shared another intimate moment in a photo on social media as they marked their 14th wedding anniversary. The pair were snapped wrapping their arms around each other’s backs.

“Wonderful to be back on the Isle of Mull. Thank you to everyone for such a warm welcome,” the royal couple captioned the image.