The Duchess of Cambridge’s personal message of support to mark Children’s Hospice Week 2022

Anna Jones, Director of Children’s Services at Chestnut Tree House said:

“It is a real honour to receive a message of support from Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge, to help raise awareness of the vital work of children’s hospices across the UK. The message shines a light on the vital support that children’s hospices, like Chestnut Tree House, provide to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and families all year round.”

Andy Fletcher CEO for Together for Short Lives said:

“The Duchess of Cambridge, as Royal Patron for EACH, is a fantastic ambassador for seriously ill children and their families and the children’s hospices that they rely on. The Duchess’s support for Children’s Hospice Week over many years has helped to raise awareness, so more families understand the lifeline care hospices provide, and all that they do to bring joy and fun to families’ lives – giving them the chance to be parents, not carers. We join The Duchess in celebrating the lifeline care children’s hospices provide for families facing the unimaginable.

“As The Duchess says, hearing the news that your child will die young is heart-breaking, and families often tell us they feel isolated and alone, and just don’t know where to turn to for support. That’s why children’s hospices are so vital. Everything they do is ‘For The Children,’ helping families make the most of every moment, whether that’s for years, months or only days.”

Phil Gormley CEO for EACH said:

“Children’s Hospice Week is a time to celebrate and raise awareness of the incredible work children’s hospices do for children and families facing the unimaginable.

“It is an important week for our staff and volunteers, as well as the children, young people and families who need our care, and we very much appreciate and value The Duchess’s support.

“In the last decade, she has been a wonderful Royal Patron. Her interest and profile have projected our charity and the importance of children’s hospice services onto the national and international stage and it is appreciated by everyone at EACH.

“For all involved, it is a huge privilege, as much now as in January 2012.”