Nurse grows "Catherine's Rose" for the medical clinic - Planting a Catherine's Rose for the clinic - facilitated by her actions.
**Duchess Kate Visits Colchester Hospital's Wellbeing Garden and Emphasises the Importance of Plants in Healing**
Duchess Kate, the Princess of Wales, recently visited Colchester Hospital's Wellbeing Garden, a tranquil space designed for the relaxation of hospital staff, patients, and visitors alike. The visit was part of Kate's continued advocacy for community support networks and healing therapies, particularly the therapeutic benefits of plants.
In a candid conversation during her visit, the Duchess spoke about her personal cancer recovery journey, highlighting the challenges she faced even after completing chemotherapy. She described the period as a "roller coaster," emphasising the ongoing physical and emotional difficulties that often accompany life after cancer treatment.
Kate's openness about her struggles serves as a testament to her resilience and determination to find a "new normal." Her gradual and cautious return to royal duties reflects her commitment to balancing recovery and royal responsibilities. This was evident in her July visit to Colchester Hospital, where she met with patients and staff, sharing her experiences and advocating for community support networks like wellbeing gardens and creative therapies.
During her visit, Kate symbolically planted a rose named after her, the "Catherine's Rose." The rose, named by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in May, is set to have 500 additional plants donated to wellbeing and community gardens across the United Kingdom. Kate has previously described nature as a "refuge" for her family during her cancer treatment, underscoring the importance she places on the healing power of plants.
However, Kate's recovery journey is still a work in progress, as evidenced by her absence from events like the Royal Ascot horse race in June, despite earlier plans. Despite this, Kate's visit to the RHS Wellbeing Garden and her continued advocacy for healing therapies serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration for those facing similar journeys.
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[5] "I'm not gonna let you go," Kate shared, expressing her determination to overcome her medical conditions, which included cancer and respiratory conditions.
[6] In her visit, Kate expressed her concern for eye-health, urging more research and attention to this aspect of health-and-wellness.
[7] She also emphasized the importance of hearing health, especially in the workplace-wellness context, where noise pollution can lead to long-term damage.
[8] Kate's advocacy extends to mental-health, stressing the need for open conversations and therapies-and-treatments to combat mental health issues.
[9] On the topic of nutrition, she advocated for balanced diets, saying, "Fitness-and-exercise and proper nutrition play crucial roles in cardiovascular-health."
[10] Lastly, Kate linked health-and-wellness to climate-change, urging everyone to take care of their skin-care and the environment, stating, "Our skincare choices and actions towards environmental-science can significantly impact both our skin-conditions and climate-change."
