Kate reveals how 'simple moments' spent playing outside with George and Charlotte are what she cherishes most, in a heartfelt letter of support for 'remarkable' children's hospices
- The Duchess of Cambridge has written a letter in support of children's hospices
- Offered insight into how she treasures 'simple family moments' with her children
- Kate, 36, has been a patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospices since 2012
- She gave birth to her third child, Prince Louis of Cambridge, a month ago
As a busy mother of three, the Duchess of Cambridge has to juggle royal duties with quality time with Prince George and Princess Charlotte, as well as looking after newborn Prince Louis.
And Kate, 36, has now said she 'cherishes' the precious time she spends playing with her young children in a heartwarming note to a hospice she supports.
'For me, as a mother, it is the simple family moments like playing outside together that I cherish,' she said.
Kate wrote the letter in her role as patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) to mark Children's Hospice Week, which runs until May 27.
The Duchess of Cambridge said she 'cherishes' spending time with her children in a heartfelt letter of support for a hospice she supports
The national awareness initiative is organised by Together for Short Lives (TfSL), the UK's umbrella charity for children's palliative care, and has the theme Life's Short.
Kate wrote: 'This Children's Hospice Week, as patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospices, I am celebrating the remarkable and life-changing support provided by children's hospices and palliative care charities across the UK.
'They offer a lifeline to children and families facing the unimaginable.
'The theme of Children's Hospice Week this year is ''Life's Short'' and I am touched that children and young people are sharing what they love most in life and reminding us of how precious time is for everyone.
Kate, 36, pictured on a visit to a New Zealand children's hospice, has been a patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) since 2012
She called quality time an 'important aspect' of family life in the letter, which was released to mark Children's Hospice Week, which runs until May 27
'By supporting Children's Hospice Week we can help them spread joy and positivity across the UK, encouraging everyone to make the most of moments that matter.
'Spending quality time together is such an important aspect of family life and for me, as a mother, it is the simple family moments like playing outside together that I cherish.
'I hope you will join me in supporting Children's Hospice Week this year. Together we can champion the vital role that children's hospices play in helping seriously ill children and families to have more precious moments.'
Kate took on the patronage of Each in 2012 and the letter is the latest in a series of messages she has released supporting the work of hospices.
Last year Kate recorded a special video message to support The Children's Hospice Week for the organisation
Kate attended the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex with her family last weekend
Last year she recorded a special video message to support The Children's Hospice Week for the organisation.
In the clip said she has seen the 'incredible difference' children's hospice services make to families.
Kate highlighted that across the UK there are more than 49,000 children and young people who have life-limiting conditions, and how for the families of these youngsters having 'expert care and support is vital'.
Graham Butland, Each chief executive, said the organisation was 'privileged' to have Kate's support.
He said: 'We're privileged to have the continued support of Her Royal Highness, who has done so much to raise awareness of not only Each, but children's hospices right across the country.
'This most recent show of support emphasises what an important role we play when time is short, helping families make the most of their precious time together and create memories that last forever.
'Children's Hospice Week is a really important time of year for us and we hope people will join the Duchess in championing the role of children's hospices in the UK.'
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