Two weeks after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s explosive tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey, Prince William and Kate Middleton have spoken out in a new video message to say that “work isn’t done yet” when it comes to mental health.
As they sat in front of photos of their three children, William and Kate thanked everyone who has been part of the U.K. organization Time to Change’s campaign to end stigmas concerning mental wellbeing.
“We wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has shared their experiences and taken action through Time to Change, helping to challenge the stigma which surrounds mental health,” said William, 38, with his 39 year-old wife adding, “Movements like Time to Change have helped to transform attitudes and encouraged more openness about mental health in schools, communities and the workplace.”
William then praised the organization’s influence in making mental health awareness part of the “mainstream,” which is when Kate made sure to add the warning that the “work isn’t done yet.”
“We need to keep talking, keep taking action and continue to stand up to the stigma,” William said.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared a message thanking everyone who has been part of Time to Change’s campaign to end mental health stigma.
Find out how you can continue to be involved here 👉 https://t.co/IqLUgWG8WT@KensingtonRoyal pic.twitter.com/hEBesBFZhI
— Time to Change (@TimetoChange) March 25, 2021
This comes after it was reported that Kate has been a “pillar of strength” for William in the wake of Harry’s interview with Oprah.
“Kate is a natural leader who has a magnificent ability to remain composed, even during the most challenging situations,” one source told US Weekly. Another insider added, “Kate’s used to all eyes being on her. Being in a strong, solid marriage to William helps. They lean on each other for support during difficult times and will talk through their problems. She’s been her husband’s pillar of strength throughout this whole ordeal.”
During their interview, Meghan also claimed that she was hit with racism from within the royal family, claiming that an unnamed senior royal questioned how dark her then-unborn son Archie’s skin would be. Harry refused to name this family member, only saying that it was neither Queen Elizabeth nor Prince Philip. Meghan also claimed that she felt so isolated as a royal that she considered committing suicide at one point during her pregnancy.
The royal family responded two days later in a brief statement released by Buckingham Palace.
“The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan,” the royal family said in a statement obtained by Fox News. “The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately. Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members.”
When asked about the interview by a reporter last week, William replied, “We are very much not a racist family. I haven’t spoken to [Harry] yet, but I will do.”
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