A Wee But Fierce Brit And All That Entails

⁠❥ 4 JUNE 2026 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 has released a personal statement following her visit to 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 in Withington, Manchester.

The Princess's visit was aimed at highlight the healing power of holistic care, alongside clinical care, for people living with and beyond cancer.

In a statement released via Kensington Palace socials, she said :

❝ The Thank you to everyone at The Christie for such a moving visit today.

Meeting patients, families and staff was a powerful reminder that healing is about so much more than treatment alone. A cancer diagnosis affects every part of life, in mind, body and the deeper part of ourselves. The way we process fear, uncertainty and change is deeply personal.

The Christie’s commitment to holistic care, from art therapy and wellbeing spaces to emotional and spiritual support, helps people navigate not only illness, but the profound impact it can have on quality of life. These services empower patients to play an active role in their recovery and wellbeing, reminding us that care should always be centred on the whole person.

Thank you for sharing your stories with me, and for the compassion, creativity and dedication shown every day across the hospital.

Standing Male Cupbearer. Sumerian, Iraq, 2900-2350 BCE.

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Alan Rickman and Lindsay Duncan in the play Les Liaisons Dangereuses [1985-1987]

OUTLANDER (2026) 810 01 The Fiery Cross

For the last time, Jamie lit a fiery cross to summon the clans of Frasers Ridge to battle. A newly sewn flag for an independent America hung over the door of the Masons Lodge.

Solemnly, silently, the assembled men watched it burn before answering the call.

“Je suis prest,” said The Fraser, quietly. I am ready.

“TÙLACH ÀRD!” shouted The MacKenzies. High hill!

“Air adhart le sealbh agus lìon an làngaid!” shouted The Murray for Fraser. Forward with good fortune, fill the laggard!

“Fulaing le treuntachd!” shouted another man, for Fraser of Lovat. Endure with bravery!

“Aut pax aut bellum!” shouted The Gunns Either peace or war!

Drawing his sword, James Fraser shouted Lovat's "Caisteal Dhùnaidh!" For Castle Downie!

The Scottish men answered it, "Sluagh-ghairm!" Battle cry of the dead!

And they continued shouting with Jamie, his sword held high. It wasn't just his own life. Some of these men were going to die.

Gilded silver reliquary casket, England, early 14th century

Two Egyptian masks of Anubis, the masks were worn by priests during funerary rites and represented Anubis as protector and embalmer

New Kingdom; Ramesside period - Third Intermediate Period