Kate Middleton Admits Feeling Lonely, Isolated Like Other Mothers

Kate Middleton, Prince William and Prince Harry continue their mental health campaign by sharing their personal struggles. In her recent speech, the Duchess of Cambridge shared her emotional battle as a mom.

On Thursday, Middleton spoke during a meeting at the Global Academy. William’s wife admitted that the feeling of isolation that most mothers feel is not foreign to her.

“It is lonely at times and you do feel quite isolated, but actually so many other mothers are going through exactly what you are going through,” said Middleton, E! News reported. “It is being brave enough, like you obviously were, to reach out to those around you.”

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The royals, who have been campaigning for mental health, urged the people to learn to speak their minds. In an interview with Calmzine, William admitted that as parents, he and Middleton agreed that they will allow their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, to grow up without suppressing their emotions. They want their kids to know that speaking about their feelings and emotions are okay.

Meanwhile, Harry also spoke about his struggles after his mom, Princess Dian, died. According to Meghan Markle’s boyfriend, who joined Bryony Gordon’s Mad World, he had been keeping his emotional and mental health struggles in the past 20 years. However, he just recently realized it.

“We will all go through tough times in our lives, but men especially feel the need to pretend that everything is OK, and that admitting this to their friends will make them appear weak,” Harry said on the Calmzine interview. “I can assure you this is actually a sign of strength.”

Middleton praised Harry for opening about his personal struggle and described her brother-in-law as “brilliant.” The royal mom added that their campaign targets everyone to get talking and have these types of conversation.