Less than a year after announcing her cancer diagnosis, the Princess of Wales has confirmed she is now in remission.
Earlier today (14 Jan), the 43-year-old visited Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, southwest London, where she expressed gratitude to the staff who had supported her during treatment and met with other cancer patients.
Reflecting on her journey, Kate shared, “It’s really tough. It’s such a shock. Everyone said to me, ‘Please keep a positive mindset, it makes such a difference.’”
Discussing life after treatment, she added, “You think the treatment has finished and you can crack on and get back to normal, but that’s still a real challenge. The words totally disappear. And understanding that, as a patient, yes, there are side-effects around treatment but actually there are more long-term side-effects.”
Last January, Kate underwent major abdominal surgery at the London Clinic, spending two weeks in the hospital before recovering at home. She publicly disclosed her cancer diagnosis two months later, following widespread public speculation about her absence from the spotlight.
This recent unannounced solo visit, coinciding with her new role as joint royal patron of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, comes four months after she completed chemotherapy.
Announcing her remission, the official Instagram account of the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a photo of Kate at the hospital along with a heartfelt caption.
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“I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well during the past year,” she wrote. “My heartfelt thanks go to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we navigated everything. We couldn’t have asked for more. The care and advice we have received throughout my time as a patient have been exceptional.”
“In my new role as Joint Patron of The Royal Marsden, my hope is that by supporting groundbreaking research and clinical excellence, as well as promoting patient and family wellbeing, we might save many more lives and transform the experience of all those impacted by cancer.”
She continued, “It is a relief to now be in remission, and I remain focused on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am, however, looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support. C.”
