Princess of Wales shares heartfelt message amid reports of her health battle and royal family tensions
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has spoken publicly for the first time amid ongoing reports of a rift between Prince William and Prince Harry, following their recent UK reunion. The Princess, who is recovering from a cancer diagnosis, released an uplifting statement welcoming Dwayne Fields as the new UK Chief Scout.
In her message, Catherine praised the Scouts' work, writing, "The Scout is such an incredible organisation, teaching skills for life and making a huge difference to young people across the country." She added a personal note, "Looking forward to working with you," and signed off with "C," giving royal fans hope for her return to public duties as she continues her recovery.
This message, shared in her role as joint president of the Scouts alongside the Duke of Kent, marked Catherine’s first public statement since reports surfaced of Prince William and Prince Harry being in the same room at their uncle’s funeral without making amends. The brothers are said to have set conditions for reconciliation, but no progress has been made.
Catherine’s message coincided with her sister Pippa Middleton’s 41st birthday, adding a personal touch to the Princess’s ongoing return to the public eye. Meanwhile, Fields, who has taken over from TV star Bear Grylls as Chief Scout, has been celebrated for turning his life around and now leads half a million young people and volunteers across Britain.
