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.”

Kate Middleton has followed in the footsteps of her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, with a heartfelt message urging the public to stop judging or criticizing” those struggling

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.