Princess Kate reveals ‘comfort’ seeking activity at home with her children

The Princess of Wales stepped out on Thursday to visit Tŷ Hafan, a children’s hospice in Sully, Wales. Catherine, 43, was seen talking to children and their families during the visit which timed in with her being named patron of the organisation.

It was clear to see that conversing with a group of children brought Prince William’s wife’s own children to the forefront of her mind as she revealed a rare insight into their home life at Adelaide Cottage.

Catherine was seen covering a little girl’s hand with red paint ready to print on a piece of paper. “My kiddies would love this if I did this back at home,” the royal said to the child as she painted her fingers carefully.

The Princess of Wales painted the hand of four-year-old Maggie whose sibling is being treated at TA Hafan
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As a passionate amateur photographer, it is no secret that Catherine has an artistic side. It’s no surprise then that her children follow in her footsteps in enjoying a spot of arts and crafts.

However, psychotherapist and parenting advisor, Alicia Eaton, tells us that there is more to this activity than meets the eye.

The Wales children enjoy arts and crafts
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A bonding experience

“When children and parents engage in artistic activities together—especially ones that involve a bit of mess—it’s about far more than just having fun,” Alicia says.

“Activities like painting, playing with clay, or even finger-painting help build strong emotional bonds between a parent and child.”

Catherine painted a murial during an engagement in 2015
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Healing power

The parenting expert explains that messy play will have had even more benefits for the Wales children of late as they navigate the aftereffects of their mother’s preventative chemotherapy treatment for cancer.

The Waleses like to spend time together away from the public eye
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“Particularly when a family is navigating something as emotionally challenging as a cancer diagnosis and recovery, creative activities can provide a much-needed sense of connection and comfort,” the author of First Aid for Your Child’s Mind explains.

“Children struggle to articulate their feelings about illness and uncertainty, so artistic activities allow them to process their emotions in a safe and supportive way.”

A painting by artsy Prince George
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Alicia says artistic expression is just as important for Catherine as it is for her brood: “For the princess, moments of creativity offer a chance to step away from the stress of medical treatments and simply be with her children. Sitting together, laughing, and creating something—even if it’s just a messy masterpiece—reminds everyone that love and connection remain constant, no matter what challenges life brings.”

Family activities have healing power
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Alongside arts and crafts, William and Catherine’s children are known to enjoy sports, baking, and gardening.

It looks like this princess is ready to make some major changes. That, or she simply wants to have the world take a better look at what she’s doing rather than what she is wearing.

Of course, we are talking about Kate Middleton as there’s a new report that suggests she wants people to focus more on substance and her charity work and royal engagements rather than what she is wearing whenever she is in public.

Kate Middleton Wants To Focus On Substance Over Style

Per the Daily Mail, the Princess of Wales wants the focus of her public work to be on “substance not style” so Kensington Palace will no longer release details of Kate’s outfits on her engagements. Talk about a huge change, right?

Now, whether or not this will actually works remains to be seen. It goes without saying that the internet certainly did have a lot to say about the matter.

Some have even commented with, “If her fashion isn’t a subject, then please, for the love of God, someone, tell them, to get her media training, and can someone please advise Kate about lessons in optics.”

What’s Next For The Princess Of Wales?

‘Wearing Chanel anything (who was a Nazi sympathizer) to a holocaust memorial-not good (for example).”

Another critic wrote, “It is sometimes annoying when journalists write more about fashion choices than royal engagements and especially charities and their work highlighted by The Princess of Wales.”

“I do however like to see Catherine supporting British designers and flying the flag for the industry.”

And then there was this comment as well: “She already tried this remember & lasted less than 24 hrs. Does she think her cancer con will do it this time? I have a feeling this is only going to last a few weeks before people start talking about what she’s wearing again.”

So far Buckingham Palace has not made any comments about the matter just yet although it’s doubtful that anything will be said at this point.

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