Kate Middleton just announced that she is taking part in the new book “Hold Still: A Portrait of Our Nation in 2020,” which captures the spirit of Britain amid the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.
Kate, the 39 year-old wife of Prince William, wrote a touching and heartfelt foreword for the photo book, which is made up of 100 portraits and corresponding stories that show the many faces of the people of the United Kingdom living and working through the worldwide pandemic.
“When we look back at the COVID-19 pandemic in decades to come, we will think of the challenges we all faced – the loved ones we lost, the extended isolation from our families and friends and the strain placed on our key workers,” Kate wrote, according to US Magazine. “But we will also remember the positives: the incredible acts of kindness, the helpers and heroes who emerged from all walks of life, and how together we adapted to a new normal.”
“Through Hold Still, I wanted to use the power of photography to create a lasting record of what we were all experiencing – to capture individuals’ stories and document significant moments for families and communities as we lived through the pandemic,” she continued. “I hope that the final 100 images showcase the experiences and emotions borne during this extraordinary moment in history, pay tribute to the awe-inspiring efforts of all who have worked to protect those around them, and provide a space for us to pause and reflect upon this unparalleled period.”
The funds for the book are set to be split between mental health organization Mind Charity and the National Portrait Gallery.
This comes at a difficult time for Kate, as she is said to be still reeling from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s explosive tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey earlier this month.
“The interview was particularly difficult for Kate to digest, but she’s pulled herself together and is staying strong for the royal family and her children,” said one source close to the situation. “Kate’s an extremely protective mother and while she’s all about open communication, George, Charlotte and Louis are still young.”
The source went on to say that Kate is “one of the most dignified women you’ll ever meet” and is “strong enough” to weather the storm that has followed Harry, 36, and Meghan’s allegations against the royal family.
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