Kate Middleton became the patron of the project, which is directly related to her role as a mother of many children

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Last night, Kensington Palace announced that 40-year-old Kate Middleton had become the royal patron of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance. The Alliance includes hundreds of organizations that provide support and high-quality comprehensive care for women suffering from perinatal mental health problems.

The Duchess of Cambridge also recorded a special video message on the occasion of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week.

We all know that pregnancy, childbirth, and the first months and years of a child’s life can be extremely difficult. During this period, parents often feel lonely and depressed. It is reported that about 20% of women in the UK suffer from perinatal mental illness. Unfortunately, we also know that many others suffer in silence,” said Her Highness.

Kate continued by emphasizing the importance of providing timely assistance and open dialogue on the topic of mental problems:

No one is immune to postpartum anxiety and depression. Therefore, it is essential that all those who are experiencing difficulties receive support in a timely manner so that they can share their feelings without fear of judgment, and also have free access to the information and care necessary for recovery.

The Duchess, who herself is the mother of three children – Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4 – stressed that she was “extremely proud” to become the patron of the Alliance.

Much remains to be done. Each of us must support parents and guardians, as well as all those who are raising children today, she noted, “By ensuring that the next generation of children will prosper, we can build a stronger, healthier and more sensitive society that will benefit all us.

Kate has been working in the mental health and early childhood development fields for quite some time now. Last week, for example, the Duchess of Cambridge joined Princess Anne in visiting the London headquarters of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, of which they are patrons. At the round table, the two princesses took part in a discussion with experts and new mothers and discussed measures to eliminate inequalities in maternity care.

In 2020, Kate spoke personally about her experiences regarding childbirth. The Duchess struggled with a severe form of morning sickness, a daily morning sickness that she faced during each of her pregnancies. To cope with the problem, Her Highness turned to the method of “hypnobirth”.

Recall that almost a year ago, Kate Middleton announced the launch of her new Foundation – The Royal Foundation Center for Early Childhood. This charity center works to raise awareness of problems in young children and conduct new research on the impact of various factors on preschool children. For the Duchess of Cambridge, the creation of her own foundation is a logical and at the same time a big step in her social activities. For 10 years she has studied in detail how some of the biggest problems in British society, including drug addiction, the homeless and mental health, are rooted in the early years of a person’s life.

Also, Kate Middleton is the royal patron of the Natural History Museum in London, the England Rugby Union, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, which annually hosts the Wimbledon tournament, and many other state and public organizations in the country.