16 April 2025, 13:14 | Updated: 16 April 2025, 13:25

By Amir Sethu

The Princess of Wales this week spoke candidly about how she experiences “a very spiritual and very intense emotional reconnection” when spending time in nature.

During a visit to Lake Windemere, in Cumbria, Kate revealed how being outdoors she finds “balance” and a “sense of peace” in what otherwise is a “very busy world”.

She’s not alone.

Research consistently shows that nature can make a real difference to our mental health.

A 2021 study by the Royal Horticultural Society found that gardening as little as twice a week may be linked to improved feelings of wellbeing and lower stress levels.

According to the authors, having nature around us acts as a “distraction”. This shifts our focus........

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