Britain’s Princess Kate (left) speaks with Rebecca Mendelsohn during a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London on Tuesday.
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LONDON – The Princess of Wales revealed on Tuesday that her cancer is in remission after an emotional visit to the hospital where she received treatment last year.
In a statement on social media, the Princess offered her deep thanks to those who helped her and her husband, Prince William, through treatment. She described her time as a patient as “extraordinary.”
“It is a relief to now be in remission and remain focused on recovery. As anyone who has suffered a cancer diagnosis knows, it takes time to adjust to a new normal,” she wrote.
This was the first time the princess provided any details about her diagnosis. Earlier, she simply said that she had completed her chemotherapy, without providing any information about her future prognosis.
Kate, as she is commonly known, performed the solo engagement at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, a world-leading cancer center known for its pioneering research. She expressed her gratitude to the medical team for their support even as she spoke with other patients receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
“It’s really hard. It’s a big shock,” she said of chemotherapy.
During the visit, the Princess shared her experiences with Catherine Field, 45. She pointed to her arm and chest, and discussed the port mechanism used to deliver drugs.
“I’m so attached to it,” Kate said, joking that she was almost hesitant when she was told “you can take it out” now.
Her office at Kensington Palace stressed that she would continue to return to public dealings, albeit gradually. The palace described the visit as a reflection of her “personal journey with cancer.”
The royal family was hit hard by health scares last year, starting with the announcement in January 2024 that the king would receive treatment for an enlarged prostate, and that Kate would undergo abdominal surgery.
In February, Buckingham Palace announced that Charles was receiving treatment for an unknown type of cancer. Six weeks later, Kate said she was also undergoing cancer treatment, calming ongoing speculation about her condition that had spread on social media since her surgery.
She announced in September that she had completed chemotherapy.