The Princess of Wales has issued a heartfelt message of support to mark the beginning of Addiction Awareness Week . "Addiction is not a choice, or a personal failing, but a complex mental health condition that should be met with empathy and support," Prince William 's wife, 43, said in the message released on 24 November.

"But still, even now in 2025, people's experience of addiction is shaped by fear, shame and judgement. This needs to change."

© Getty Kate has issued a message to mark the beginning of Addiction Awareness Week

Kate's poignant message

"The stigma surrounding those who face addiction allows it to thrive behind closed doors, impacting families and communities, and ultimately ruining lives. Many of us will know someone who is struggling with an addiction," Kat

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