Today, the Princess of Wales celebrates her 44th birthday by sharing a heartfelt video reflecting on the solace she has found in nature during her cancer treatment. She expresses her profound gratitude for discovering the essence of being alive.

Kensington Palace unveiled the final chapter of their year-long “Mother Nature” video series, titled “Winter.” This installment features a voice-over by Princess Catherine and showcases her during an early morning walk in Berkshire, near her Windsor residence.

An aide described the release as “the culmination of a deeply personal creative project for The Princess.” The series highlights the timeless bond between humanity and nature, emphasizing nature’s ability to inspire, heal, and foster growth in mind, body, and spirit.

In the “Winter” episode, Her Royal Highness candidly reflects on her personal journey and healing over the last two years, discussing her fears, tears, and recovery. She expresses deep gratitude for the lessons learned during this period.

In her voice-over, she remarks, “Even in the coldest, darkest season, winter offers us stillness, patience, and quiet reflection.”

“It slows the stream just enough for us to glimpse our own reflection,” she adds, encapsulating the serene introspection that winter brings.

‘To discover the deepest parts of ourselves. Alongside the whispers in the pulse of every living thing.

‘I find myself reflecting on how deeply grateful I am.

The royal family’s official Instagram account shared a touching happy birthday message for the Princess of Wales today

The video featured the Princess of Wales enjoying the wonders of nature through the season

In the voiceover for the Winter episode, Her Royal Highness reflects personally on her own journey and healing over the past two years, following her cancer diagnosis

The princess underwent major abdominal surgery in January 2024 after which doctors found evidence of cancer and she underwent a course of gruelling preventative chemotherapy (Pictured: The Prince and Princess of Wales yesterday)

‘For the rivers within us flow with ease, fears washed away, cleanse and purify. Come to peace with our tears and discover what it means to be alive.

‘To be at one with nature; a quiet teacher and a soft voice that guides. In memory. Helping us to heal.’

There was also a personally-penned caption saying: ‘The Mother Nature series has been a deeply personal, creative reflection on how nature has helped me heal. But it is also a story about the power of nature and creativity in collective healing.

‘There is so much we can learn from mother nature, as we look to build a happier, healthier world. C.’

The princess underwent major abdominal surgery in January 2024 after which doctors found evidence of cancer and she underwent a course of gruelling preventative chemotherapy.

She announced the news personally in a video message that March.

In September the same year she also revealed the news that she had completed treatment but warned that her recovery and return to royal duties would be slow but steady.

In January last year she gave the good news that she was finally in remission but again asked for public understanding about her return to public life.

The video was shared with a personally-penned caption from the princess, which said that ‘The Mother Nature series has been a deeply personal, creative reflection on how nature has helped me heal’

An aide described today’s release as ‘the culmination of a deeply personal creative project for The Princess’

Kensington Palace said her ‘Mother Nature’ series, which has seen a new video realised on social media each quarter to mark the passing of the seasons, has been a ‘reflection of the beauty and complexity of the human experience’

Catherine was seen enjoying a moonlit walk as she spoke about how nature can help to ‘heal’

The Princess of Wales marked her 44th birthday today with the ‘deeply personal’ video about the comfort she has taken from nature during her cancer treatment

The video featured beautiful winter scenery from around the UK including frosted fields and falling snow

It is understood that moving forward, the princess is ‘excited to explore’ what more can be done to harness the power of nature and creativity for human connection

Kensington Palace said her ‘Mother Nature’ series, which has seen a new video realised on social media each quarter to mark the passing of the seasons, has been a ‘reflection of the beauty and complexity of the human experience. It is a tribute to the lessons we can learn from nature, helping us to foster our own growth, strengthen our bonds with the world around us and each other.’

The Spring episode was the first launched at the start of last year’s Mental Health Awareness Week.

The philosophy of this film, as with the rest of the series, they said, is rooted in the need to reconnect humanity, something Catherine explored in a recent essay on the importance of family life and childhood with Professor Waldinger.

They added: ‘As we confront the challenges of an increasingly complex and digital world, the importance of interconnectedness – the connection we have with ourselves, each other and nature – takes on even more significance.’

It is understood that moving forward, the princess is ‘excited to explore’ what more can be done to harness the power of nature and creativity for human connection, healing and wellbeing for individuals, families, communities and society.

‘We look forward to sharing more on this soon,’ an aide said.

‘These themes will continue to be at the heart of The Princess’ work moving forwards.’

The new film was made and produced by Will Warr. As well as the princess’ walk in Berkshire, elements were captured in Cumbria, Gloucestershire, London, East Sussex and The Cotswolds.