Kate Middleton Supports Baby-Loss Charity, a Cause Close to the Royal Family
On October 15, people around the world use Wave of Light candles to honor babies who have died. It is the second year that the Prince and Princess of Wales have contributed to the effort, and in 2024, Kate Middleton penned a heartfelt message alongside a photograph of her candle. “Baby Loss Awareness Week is such an important moment to support those who have experienced the devastation of baby loss,” she wrote. “Sending love, strength and hope to anyone affected. #WaveofLight.” The note was signed off with a “C,” to indicate that Catherine herself had written it.
Designed as a collaboration between Plum & Ashby, Tommy’s, and author Elle Wright, the candles have been created especially for the Wave of Light project. The candle comes packaged with a “remembering card,” allowing the owner to write down and reflect upon “precious names, dates, or words of love” as they pay tribute.
In 2022, both Kate Middleton and Prince William took to their official social media accounts to share a message of support and a list of resources for those who had suffered the tragedy of losing a baby.
“Taking a moment this Baby Loss Awareness Week to think about all those who’ve been affected by pregnancy and baby loss,” wrote the couple on their Instagram stories, before directing followers to support services like Child Bereavement UK, the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, Sands Charity, and Tommy’s.
“Please do reach out if you feel it could help you or someone you know,” they wrote.
