The Princess of Wales expressed her support and understanding of the “power of nature” with a touching statement.

The Princess of Wales has issued a statement on a cause very close to her heart – Princess Kate has expressed her support for the opening of the Natural History Museum’s new gardens.

She said in a message on Kensington Palace’s Instagram stories: “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.

“I know the power of nature to support our development and well-being, 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.”

Patron of the museum Kate, who is facing ongoing chemotherapy following her cancer diagnosis, visited the project in 2021 to learn about its progress.

Kate Middleton has been a patron of the Natural History Museum since 2013 and has visited it several times over the years. In 2021, took a tour of the Natural History’s wildlife gardens, where she met local school children and learnt more about how communities across the UK will benefit from the Urban Nature Project.

At the time, the museum director, Dr Doug Gurr, said: “Biodiversity, especially in urban settings, is under threat like never before. To survive, it needs young people to grow up with a desire to protect it.”