Princess Diana’s niece Kitty Spencer opens up over war heroes as she follow’s aunt’s lead
PRINCESS Diana’s niece Lady Kitty Spencer has followed in her aunt’s footsteps by becoming patron of a charity dedicated to helping the UK's military heroes.
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Lady Kitty spoke about the challenges the military face last night during an event for Give Us Time, a charity which gives holidays to the soldiers and their families in need of relaxation and respite.
Princess Diana was globally recognised for her charity work, which included a campaign for a worldwide ban on landmines and raising the awareness of leprosy.
Speaking at the event at the Corinthia Hotel in London, model Lady Kitty said: “Every challenge I have faced in life is nothing compared to the challenges faced by servicemen and women.”
Give us Time was founded by the former Defence Minister Liam Fox in 2012.
Every challenge I have faced in life is nothing compared to the challenges faced by servicemen and women
The 27-year-old posed for a photo at the charity bash along with Dr Fox, who was a GP and civilian army medic before he became an MP.
Lady Kitty became a patron for the charity in March of this year, when she said: “This role gives me the opportunity to express the utter respect I have for the men and women who serve this country in the armed forces.
“For military personnel, the family network is the all-important backdrop to their professional lives.
“‘Give Us Time’ acknowledges that the entire family makes sacrifices and seeks to nurture this support network.”
Kitty is the daughter of Princess Diana’s brother Earl Charles Spencer, which makes her a first cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry.
She went to university in Cape Town before going to Regent’s University in London where she got a Master of Arts.
Prince Harry took after his mother by founding the Invictus Games, which is an international multi-sport event for services personnel.
Wounded, injured or sick armed services personnel and their veterans take part in sports, which includes rowing, volleyball and basketball.
Prince Harry has also supported the charity Walking With The Wounded, which helps veterans left injured or disadvantaged in service to their country.
In his role as patron to the charity, he has taken party in treks to the North Pole and South Pole.