In the messages, Kate, 42, had several intimate interactions with her nine-year-old daughter, providing an unusual insight into the private lives of the Welsh family. The Princess of Wales expressed her “relief” at being released from intensive care and discussed her future plans while sharing clips of her family, including Prince William and their three children, exploring nature together. Throughout the family footage, Kate and Charlotte are often seen close together.

"Life as you know it can change in the blink of an eye, and we have to navigate stormy waters and unknown paths," Kate notes, as footage shows her and Charlotte holding hands as they walk. In another scene, the royal mother holds her daughter in a heartfelt conversation and they play cards together with Kate's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, as well as a picnic where they cuddle under a tree.

Kate and Charlotte run in harmony towards a bale of hay in a field, echoing the Princess of Wales' earlier comment about how much she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, even if they get dirty. The three-minute clip ends with Kate and Charlotte holding hands and dancing along the beach, while George and Louis play nearby, soaking wet.

The footage, shot by Will Warr in August in Norfolk—home to the Prince and Princess of Wales' Anmer Hall estate—captures moments he previously filmed for them, including behind-the-scenes footage from the coronation in May 2023. The Welsh family is expected to spend much of the late summer at Anmer Hall, located near the North Norfolk beach, with an expected visit to Balmoral Castle hosted by King Charles.

A palace source told PEOPLE that Kate would appreciate the opportunity to relax away from public scrutiny at the royal family's summer retreat in the Scottish Highlands, stating, "She won't be the center of attention." They added that being with her family would help rejuvenate her, giving her more time to focus on her recovery.

In a fun family moment, Princess Kate revealed to men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz that her family loves watching tennis on TV. "We've watched so much on TV, so it's great to finally see him," she remarked as she, Charlotte and Pippa visited the Wimbledon club after the match. Along with their appreciation for the outdoors, it seems Prince William and Princess Kate have also passed on their love of sports to their three children.