Princess Kate issues new statement hailing the ‘power of nature’ in supporting ‘wellbeing’ as she continues cancer treatment

The Princess of Wales has issued a new statement hailing the ‘power of nature’ in supporting ‘wellbeing’ as she continues her cancer treatment.

Kate, 42, in a series of Instagram stories today, shared how she was ‘hugely supportive’ of the Natural History Museum and the opening of its new gardens.

The central London museum today opened a free-to-visit ‘outdoor gallery’ as well as a ‘living laboratory’ to support nature recovery in the face of climate change.

Five acres wrapping around the building in South Kensington have been transformed into two gardens – the Nature Discovery Garden and the Evolution Garden, which tell the story of the changing natural world.

The uplifting post comes after Kate, who has stepped away from public royal duties while undergoing cancer treatment, made her second public appearance of the year on Sunday when she attended Wimbledon to watch the Grand Slam final from the Royal Box.

The Natural History Museum has opened the major green space, complete with a huge brand-new bronze dinosaur, to support urban nature, scientific research and education.

‘I am hugely supportive of the Museum’s commitment to create a special space which encourages people of all ages to reconnect with nature and learn more about how we can protect our natural world,’ Kate wrote on Instagram today.

‘I know the power of nature to support our development and wellbeing, both by bringing us joy and helping to keep us physically, mentally and spiritually healthy.

‘I hope these gardens will be inspiring and transformative for the thousands of people who visit.’

The supportive post featured footage of Kate’s visit to the museum three years ago during which she took a tour of the Natural History Museum’s wildlife gardens and met local school children.

She also met with Museum Director Dr Doug Gurr, who explained project would be helping people to reconnect with the natural world and find the solutions urgently needed to protect the planet’s future.

Kate on Sunday made her second public appearance of the year. The future Queen – joined by daughter Princess Charlotte, nine, and her sister Pippa Middleton – was greeted with a standing ovation as she headed into the Royal Box at Wimbledon.

But before the mother-daughter duo took their seats in the Royal Box, they met with female tennis stars, including 21-year-old Emma Radacanu, who all presented Kate with a bouquet of flowers .

Charlotte grinned from ear to ear as she met with the tennis star, who sadly saw her Wimbledon dream crushed on Centre Court by New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun last week.

The daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales was thrilled to meet the tennis star, and photographed smiling ear to ear in her presence.

The mother and daughter then met the ‘Work at Wimbledon’ programme which supports young people from a range of backgrounds with roles at the Championships.