Princess of Wales Talks About The Healing Only Nature Can Bring

The Princess of Wales marked her 44th birthday last week by sharing a personal video reflecting on the healing power of nature and the changing seasons – an ethos closely echoed by us.

“Even in the coldest, darkest season, winter has a way of bringing us stillness, patience and quiet consideration,” Catherine says.

The film is the final chapter in a four-part series in which she has spoken openly about the role nature has played in her recovery following cancer treatment. Throughout the series, she returns to the idea of nature as both refuge and teacher – principles that sit at the heart of Wild Things’ work in helping people find healing, confidence and connection outdoors.

Appearing wrapped in a coat and hat against stark winter landscapes, she adds: “To be at one with nature, a quiet teacher and a soft voice that guides… helping us to heal.”

Pictures/quotes courtesy of the BBC

Read up on our other news

Our new CEO – Holly Willmott

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Holly Willmott as our new Chief Executive Officer, marking an exciting new chapter as we prepare to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Holly,…

Our little explorers

A single piece of tree bark can be home to an entire miniature world! Tiny creatures such as beetles, spiders, woodlice, centipedes, springtails and even microscopic mites all use the…

The Hidden Worlds

Our amazing searchers found all sorts of fantastic things at the Hidden Worlds holiday club… we were looking for invertebrates, exploring with UV torches and kick sampling for invertebrates in…