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Kate shares revelation about Prince William during solo public appearance

The Princess of Wales visited the Forward Trust’s garden ahead of Addiction Awareness Week

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Kate shows green-fingered side during visit to charity garden initiative

She visited Garon Park in Southend, Essex, to mark Addiction Awareness Week.

Evening Standard · Sep 24

Princess of Wales calls for end to ‘stigma’ around addiction

Forward Trust patron says ‘compassion and love’ are needed to end fear and shame felt by those affected

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025

Kate Middleton issues heartfelt video message to addicts in sweet nod to Diana

The Princess of Wales speaks out for Addiction Awareness Week, saying people trapped in addiction need our kindness, and are still dying because the shame is stopping them seeking treatment

Daily Mirror · Oct 29, 2022

Shame of addiction still stopping people from getting help – Princess of Wales

Kate’s message comes at the start of Addiction Awareness Week.

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2022

Drug misuse deaths highest in north east for ninth year running

‘I think the pandemic has made things worse.’ says Mike Trance, chief exeutive of the Forward Trust

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022