Princess of Wales says nature has been 'my sanctuary' amid gruelling cancer battle

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Kate spoke about the importance of nature in healing in a rare interview for Country Life magazine

The Princess of Wales has spoken about her recovery from cancer in a rare interview for a special issue of Country Life.

The magazine was guest-edited by her husband, Prince William, the Prince of Wales, and published on Wednesday (November 11).

Kate spoke to acclaimed author Robert Macfarlane, known for his writings on landscapes and the living world.

William is following in the footsteps of his father King Charles, stepmother Queen Camilla and aunt Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, by guest-editing the weekly magazine.

The princess described how nature “doesn’t judge us or expect us to perform”, and echoing remarks she made previously about her cancer journey, she said: “I was told in hospital that my recovery would not be linear.

“This is the same in nature. It shows us that periods of rest, reflection and renewal are equally as important as moments of growth.”

The future queen said: “It doesn't ask anything of us. It doesn't judge us or expect us to perform.

“It simply allows us to be. It really has been my sanctuary and a place I’ve instinctively wanted to go.”

Asked by Macfarlane where she finds hope, Kate replied that she did so in the lessons taught by nature “that, despite the challenges life may throw at us, we are not alone and that we’re interconnected with something bigger than ourselves”.

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