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Just after Kensington Palace released the Princess of Wales’s cancer-announcement video in March, the British commentators were making a big deal about how someone (probably one of them) left a bouquet of flowers and a note outside of Windsor Castle. The monarchists noted that the flowers seemed to be a “message” that the public supports Kate and that the public was apologizing for caring about her well-being as Kensington Palace completely bungled the communications and messaging around her illness. I thought, at the time, that it was weird and notable that there weren’t more flowers left outside Windsor Castle and Kensington Palace in the wake of her announcement. I still find it odd. Well, the palace’s crack team has been following those conversations and wouldn’t you know, Becky English at the Daily Mail has a story about how Buckingham Palace has received “tens of thousands” of cards and gifts for Kate this year.
Buckingham Palace has been inundated with ‘tens of thousands’ of get-well-soon cards and gifts for the Princess of Wales. It is understood that the correspondence team has been ‘so touched’ by the love and affection shown to Kate, 42, who recorded an emotional video message in March revealing she had started preventative chemotherapy for cancer.
The princess has withdrawn from public life to concentrate on her recovery, as well as protecting her young family. But the outpouring of support continues. The volume of correspondence has at times been difficult for the team to cope with. But staff do aim to reply to all the writers.
All letters to members of the Royal Family are dealt with by the Court Post Office. In a normal week the Palace can expect up to 1,000 letters, but what they have experienced since March has significantly surpassed that.
The Mail understands the princess has been out and about more with her family in recent weeks, which will be taken as a positive sign by many. But Kensington Palace has stressed that she still needs time and space to recover.
A few things – it’s extremely odd that the cards and gifts are being sent to Buckingham Palace and not Kensington Palace or Windsor Castle. I would assume there’s a security reason for this, and perhaps all letters, cards and packages addressed to ANY royal go through the Court Post Office. Still, it’s strange that this story is coming from Buckingham Palace and not Kensington Palace. It’s just further evidence, to my mind, that BP took over KP’s messaging about Kate in March. It also feels like Kensington Palace has been hesitant to publicize any private or public sympathy for Kate – there’s been nothing in the way of “Kate appreciates all of the well-wishes, she’s reading some of the get-well cards.” And notice that BP isn’t saying that either – “the correspondence team has been ‘so touched’ by the love and affection shown to Kate.” Have the messages been passed on to Kate?
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London to learn about the extraordinary efforts being made to support Ukrainians in the UK and across Europe.
Meeting with members of the Ukrainian community and volunteers, Their Royal Highnesses will hear about the services offered at the centre, the incredible amount of donations they have received and the challenges they continue to face to get material aid where it’s most needed. As part of this The Duke and Duchess will be invited to help with some of the sorting and packaging of items donated.The Duchess gave homemade cakes to the workers ,The couple where shown around by Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko and his wife Inna Prystaiko.,Image: 668482593, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Ian Vogler / Avalon
Catherine, Princess of Wales smiles as she arrives for her visit to Vsi Razom Community Hub, in the Lexicon Shopping Centre, on October 04, 2023 in Bracknell, England. The Princess was there to hear about the work the organisation has been doing to support those who have arrived in the local area from Ukraine as a result of the ongoing conflict. 
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Catherine, Princess of Wales smiles as she arrives for her visit to Vsi Razom Community Hub, in the Lexicon Shopping Centre, on October 04, 2023 in Bracknell, England. The Princess was there to hear about the work the organisation has been doing to support those who have arrived in the local area from Ukraine as a result of the ongoing conflict. 
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Catherine, Princess of Wales holds a bouquet of flowers and wears a Ukrainian ribbon during her visit to Vsi Razom Community Hub, in the Lexicon Shopping Centre, on October 04, 2023 in Bracknell, England. The Princess was there to hear about the work the organisation has been doing to support those who have arrived in the local area from Ukraine as a result of the ongoing conflict. 
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Catherine, Princess of Wales holds a bouquet of flowers and wears a Ukrainian ribbon during her visit to Vsi Razom Community Hub, in the Lexicon Shopping Centre, on October 04, 2023 in Bracknell, England. The Princess was there to hear about the work the organisation has been doing to support those who have arrived in the local area from Ukraine as a result of the ongoing conflict. 
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Catherine, Princess of Wales smiles as she learns to tie a “Ukrainian ribbon” during her visit to Vsi Razom Community Hub, in the Lexicon Shopping Centre, on October 04, 2023 in Bracknell, England. The Princess was there to hear about the work the organisation has been doing to support those who have arrived in the local area from Ukraine as a result of the ongoing conflict. 
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Catherine, Princess of Wales writes a message of support on a box after helping to pack donations of essential items during her visit to Vsi Razom Community Hub, in the Lexicon Shopping Centre, on October 04, 2023 in Bracknell, England. The Princess was there to hear about the work the organisation has been doing to support those who have arrived in the local area from Ukraine as a result of the ongoing conflict.
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The message of support on a box written by Catherine, Princess of Wales, after helping to pack donations of essential items during her visit to Vsi Razom Community Hub, in the Lexicon Shopping Centre, on October 04, 2023 in Bracknell, England. The Princess was there to hear about the work the organisation has been doing to support those who have arrived in the local area from Ukraine as a result of the ongoing conflict.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales smiles and waves as she holds a bouquet of flowers during her visit to Vsi Razom Community Hub, in the Lexicon Shopping Centre, on October 04, 2023 in Bracknell, England. The Princess was there to hear about the work the organisation has been doing to support those who have arrived in the local area from Ukraine as a result of the ongoing conflict. 
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