Amid her battle with cancer, Princess Kate Middleton took the time to comment on a cause that is very important to her: losing a child. Here, read her touching words, what motivated her to write them and her personal connection with pregnancy loss.

Pregnancy and infant loss is a truly devastating and all-too-common reality for families worldwide, and it’s a taboo topic that often only lives in the shadows of grief. But in recent years, celebrities have been more vocal about their experiences with loss,

Kate Middleton issued a new message to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week. On Oct. 15, the Princess of Wales, 42, sent words of support on social media to those navigating the loss of a child. Baby Loss Awareness Week is observed in the U.K. from Oct. 9 to Oct. 15, and Princess Kate referenced the "wave of light" happening tonight.