Kate shares thoughts on ‘talking therapy’ during hospital visit with Wills… so was she referring to Prince Harry?
THE Princess of Wales told young people yesterday: “Talking therapies don’t work for some.”
She and William were in Liverpool on their first public outing since Harry discussed having therapy in his book and on TV.
King Charles was also greeted by supportive fans in Scotland.
The King, William and Kate received a rousing show of support from wellwishers as they carried out royal duties.
Wills and Kate got a rock-star welcome at a hospital opening — their first public appearance since Prince Harry attacked them in his book.
Beaming Charles was hailed for his warmth after chatting with charity volunteers in Scotland. Cheering staff and patients crammed on balconies to see the Prince and Princess of Wales open Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
The popular couple struggled to get through crowds at one stage.
Patient Sylvia Staniford gripped William’s hand and said: “Keep going, keep going. Scousers love you.” Smiling Wills told her: “Yes, I will.”
Sylvia, 81, said after: “Of course that was a reference to Harry. He knew what I was talking about.”
Healthcare assistant Anna O’Hara added: “They are so kind to people like us. I asked if I could have a picture. She is so pretty, so sexy.”
Earlier, as the royals arrived by car, someone shouted to Wills: “Were you hurt by the comments in Harry’s book, Sir?”
There was no response and it was unclear if they heard.
Wills and Kate later met four children, aged 14 to 15, at the Open Door Charity who are using arts and dance to help with well-being.
Kate asked them: “Has producing music and taking part in those workshops helped? Has it helped with your personal lives?”
‘Not for everybody’
All nodded, with one boy adding: “I’d say so. For me, having that music as a tool is good to express my emotions through something I can enjoy.
“Producing music and letting out what you’re feeling is better than saying it in a clinical atmosphere. I can put it into words. That was tough to explain!”
William laughed and told him: “Very articulate!”
Kate added: “Talking therapies don’t work for some people, they’re not for everybody. It’s so important to have a range of therapies.
Her comments came days after Harry, 38, discussed therapy in his book Spare and during promotional TV interviews.
Kate left the room grinning and said: “That was amazing. They’re so inspiring.”
Talking therapies don’t work for some people, they’re not for everybody.
Kate
She added: “Everyone is talking a lot more about mental health.
“There have often been negative connotations around it. But if we get across that there are these more positive spaces and experiences out there, then we are changing how we talk about it.”
One of the children said: “I feel privileged that they came to see us for the first visit after the book has been released. It shows that nothing can stop them.”
The charity’s founder Lee Pennington, 36, said: “For anybody that’s got challenges going on, the sooner you get back to doing what you love, the better.
“It comes over with the Prince and Princess that they care deeply and are making a positive difference.”
‘100 per cent with Charles’
Meanwhile, the King travelled 25 minutes from his Birkhall home to meet community support groups in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire.
Charles, 74, wearing a Hunting Stewart kilt, shared jokes and looked relaxed before having tea and biscuits in private at the Aboyne & District Men’s Shed.
Dave Marshall, 75, a retired marine engineer, said: “We support men who have nowhere else to go. They are not reaching out for mental health support, they are coming here and having a chat. We have several of them.”
Outside Sandra Charles, 64, of Brisbane, Australia, said: “When I heard the King was here I had to come and show my support for what he is going through.
“It’s a tough time for Charles and the whole family. It (the book) is horrible.
“Not commenting is the correct approach. And I’m 100 per cent with Charles.”