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During a recent visit to Bradford, the Princess of Wales engaged with children at Family Action’s Children’s Trauma Therapy Service, a national charity that supports youngsters aged four to 18 and their families in recovering from trauma. As the charity’s patron, Catherine took part in a creative therapy session where she observed how play and artistic activities aid the children’s healing process. In one touching moment, she showed a five-year-old girl how to hold a seashell to her ear to “listen to the sea,” explaining, “That’s what I like doing with shells. If you close your eyes, you can sometimes imagine you’re by the beach.”
The princess also met a 12-year-old boy during her visit, who shared how music therapy has helped him express himself. He spoke about playing drums in his school band, to which she responded encouragingly, highlighting the value of music in managing emotions: “Exactly, and that’s a fantastic way to express yourself and also manage really difficult and hard feelings that are sometimes harder to express with words.” Representatives from Family Action said Catherine’s visit created “a really special moment for families” and brought a strong sense of recognition and pride for the children’s progress on their healing journeys.
Following her time in Bradford, Catherine visited Wakefield Trinity Rugby League Club and its community foundation, learning about the club’s outreach programmes aimed at fostering community connection and combating isolation. Despite challenging weather conditions, enthusiastic fans gathered to greet the princess outside the club, expressing admiration for her warmth and engagement with children. Catherine praised the integral role of rugby league in local community life, commenting, “I love this, the league game is so embedded in community life and it’s so grassroots [and] interaction, and getting youngsters involved but also how clubs like this connect to the rest of the community. They’re absolute gold dust really, and I’m so proud to help support the league across the country.”
Concluding her day, the princess joined Mind Over Mountains, a charity providing mental health support through outdoor therapeutic activities, for a wellbeing walk in the Peak District. She was also presented with a Wakefield Trinity shirt, earning her honorary membership in the club. Wakefield’s captain Mike McMeeken reflected on the encounter, saying, “It was great to meet Her Royal Highness and to chat about Wakefield Trinity and all the great things the club and the foundation do. She was really keen to hear about the club both on and off the field and now she has a Wakefield Trinity shirt, she is an honorary member of the club.
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