Good morning. Your last paragraph really caught me in the throat. William and Kate’s ability to show such grace and humanity in the face of their challenges is a powerful testament to their strength and compassion. It’s a reminder of how personal loss shapes us, often in ways that allow us to be more present for others in their time of need. Grief has a way of deepening our capacity to connect with others, and the last paragraph of your post truly moved me.
The couple are indeed among their nation’s chief mourners and I’ve noticed several recent statements on their social media accounts after tragedies in the UK or Commonwealth. It is a weighty burden and a role which William, in particular, took on at a young age when his mother died. The illnesses of Catherine and the King last year have given them more direct experience of suffering. Empathy and compassion are qualities that they both have in spades and they bring those qualities to public mourning in ways that seem more personal, warm and sincere than many politicians are able to achieve. The UK and the Commonwealth are lucky to have them.
As usual, you are spot on with your analysis. Also as usual, Kate pitched her outfit perfectly to the occasion - sombre, but not mourning, with an unobtrusive yet obvious personal touch
Yes, I do agree with you that they are mourners in chief and they perform this role beautifully with the right amount of concern, empathy and dignity. It’s a weighty responsibility for sure and we are lucky to have them.
On a completely shallow note, I love this outfit - one of my all time favourites.
Good morning. Your last paragraph really caught me in the throat. William and Kate’s ability to show such grace and humanity in the face of their challenges is a powerful testament to their strength and compassion. It’s a reminder of how personal loss shapes us, often in ways that allow us to be more present for others in their time of need. Grief has a way of deepening our capacity to connect with others, and the last paragraph of your post truly moved me.
The couple are indeed among their nation’s chief mourners and I’ve noticed several recent statements on their social media accounts after tragedies in the UK or Commonwealth. It is a weighty burden and a role which William, in particular, took on at a young age when his mother died. The illnesses of Catherine and the King last year have given them more direct experience of suffering. Empathy and compassion are qualities that they both have in spades and they bring those qualities to public mourning in ways that seem more personal, warm and sincere than many politicians are able to achieve. The UK and the Commonwealth are lucky to have them.
As usual, you are spot on with your analysis. Also as usual, Kate pitched her outfit perfectly to the occasion - sombre, but not mourning, with an unobtrusive yet obvious personal touch
Yes, I do agree with you that they are mourners in chief and they perform this role beautifully with the right amount of concern, empathy and dignity. It’s a weighty responsibility for sure and we are lucky to have them.
On a completely shallow note, I love this outfit - one of my all time favourites.