Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, has penned a letter in support of Addiction Awareness Week 2024 to help those with addiction. 'It's not a choice,' Kate wrote

Kate Middleton released a statement ahead of Addiction Awareness Week, saying many have 'suffered in silence' as she urged people to be kind to those affected by addiction

“Addiction is not a choice. It is a serious mental health condition that could affect any one of us,” the Princess of Wales, a vocal mental health advocate, continued in her statement. “By acting with humility and compassion we can all make a difference and support those who are suffering.”

The Princess of Wales has channeled Princess Diana as she delivers a powerful message urging the public to not “judge or criticise” those suffering from addiction. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Princess of Wales has said ‘it is not our place to judge people dependent on drink or drugs’, saying ‘addiction is not a choice’. Kate highlighted how every addict is a ‘human being, with a story of their own’ in a written message to mark Addiction Awareness Week.