THE Princess of Wales told stress to take a hike as she went Scout and about in the British countryside.
, 43, met Chief Scout Dwayne Fields for the first time, and celebrated the power of the great outdoors.
The countryside has become a who has hailed connection with nature as helping her .
She is Joint President of the The Scouts Association with the Duke of and was filmed in the last month, but released today.
Chief Scout Dwayne asked what she thinks about when she visits the countryside after “all the stresses and strains of regular life”?
She said: “I find it a very spiritual and very intense emotional reconnection I suppose, these environments.
“Not everyone has that same relationship perhaps with nature.
“But it is so therefore meaningful for me as a place to balance and find a and reconnection in what is otherwise a very busy world.”
Speaking afterwards, Dwayne described the “few hours we spent in the hills” as “magical”.
He added: I want more young people to experience outdoor adventures like this for themselves.
“Outdoor adventures can build the vital skills young people need for the rest of their lives, they hugely , and boost friendships. And with the help of more adult volunteers, we hope to get more young people out into .”
And said: “I think it’s really important for young people to have access to nature because it’s a space where they can push themselves, they can challenge themselves.”
They met a group of Scouts aged between 10 and 15-years-old on a walk near the shores of .
has been Joint President of Scouts since 2020 and this was the first time she had Dwayne Fields, who took on his role as Chief Scout last September.
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appeared to be wearing the same hat she donned when near to mark World Cancer Day.
The snaps of in nature were posted to the and Princess of Wales' official Instagram account.
was pictured by the six-year-old with her arms spread out wide.
The sweet image was shared along with a sweet message about ““.
A second image taken by showed leaves covered in frost.
Kate's message read: “Don’t forget to nurture all that which lies beyond the disease. C #WorldCancerDay”
It was the first ever image taken by that has been released to the general public.
Kate is a keen amateur photographer who has previously shared photos of her for significant celebrations.
Nature featured heavily in Kate's video last September which revealed she had completed her chemotherapy.
She has made a ever since then.
Last month, the Princess of Wales shared another poignant message to mark .
The short video featured shots of her and William in .
Kate called on other mums around the world to “nurture” their “inner selves”.
“Over the past year, nature has been our sanctuary,” she wrote, following her last March.
“This Mother’s Day, let us celebrate Mother Nature and recognise how our bond with the natural world can help not only nurture our inner selves, but remind us too of the role we play within the rich tapestry of life. C.”;
The post came a year after the in an .
In January, Kate spoke of her “relief” as she disclosed after her battle with the disease.
also chimed in with a message commemorating the special day.
King Charles and Queen Camilla paid tribute to their own mums with images of the in 1956 and The Queen's late mother, Rosalind, with her eldest grandson, Tom.
“Wishing all mothers, and those who are missing theirs today, a peaceful Mothering Sunday,” the post uploaded to Instagram read.
It comes after Kate of her children on a picnic and playing games with the Middletons from the same trip to Norfolk in September.
The footage starts with the family walking in a forest with Kate, who does the voice over.
She said: “As the comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my .
“The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family.
“Life as you know it can change in an instant and we've had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.”
Last summer, the Princess of Wales hailed the healing power of nature as she continued her cancer treatment.
Posting an , Kate promoted its Urban Nature Project launch.
In the social media post, she wrote: “I know the power of nature to support our development and wellbeing, both by bringing us joy and helping to keep us physically, mentally and spiritually healthy.
“I hope these gardens will be inspiring and transformative for the thousands of people who visit.”;
The message came with photos of the ’s visit to the Urban Nature Project in 2021.
It looked to help people reconnect with the natural world and to understand the role of nature in our towns and cities.
