Kate Middleton has completed her chemotherapy treatment, she announced in a video released by Kensington Palace.
The Princess of Wales revealed in March that she was undergoing cancer treatment two months after she was hospitalized for an unspecified type of abdominal surgery.
In the highly personal video, Kate described the past year as “incredibly tough” and said that "life as you know it can change in an instant."
Highlights
- Kate Middleton has completed her chemotherapy treatment, as announced in an emotional video released by Kensington Palace.
- She described the past year as "incredibly tough" and her cancer experience as "complex, scary, and unpredictable."
- Kensington Palace stressed that this doesn't mean that Kate is cancer-free.
She also referred to her experience as "complex, scary, and unpredictable" for everyone, especially those closest to her.
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Although the treatment has been completed, Kensington Palace has stated that it’s still too early to confirm whether the princess is cancer-free.
"As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment," she said in the video, filmed last month in Norfolk and shared on Monday (September 9).
“Doing what I can to stay cancer-free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long, and I must continue to take each day as it comes.”
"The cancer journey is complex, scary, and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you," the 42-year-old said in the video, which shows her in Norfolk with her family
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Speaking about her battle with cancer, the 42-year-old said: "With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before and with that, a new perspective on everything.
"This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved.
"Despite all that has gone before, I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life."
Kate said the experience gave her "a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life"
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The mother-of-three added that she’s “looking forward” to undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months.
Kate is reportedly expected to carry out a few public engagements this year, including potential appearances at Remembrance events in November and her annual Christmas carol concert.
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Kate concluded by thanking those who have continuously supported her since she announced her diagnosis and by sending a heartfelt message to those battling cancer.
"William and I are so grateful for the support we have received and have drawn great strength from all those who are helping us at this time. Everyone’s kindness, empathy, and compassion has been truly humbling.
"To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey – I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand.
"Out of darkness can come light, so let that light shine bright."
"Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long, and I must continue to take each day as it comes," she added
The Princess of Wales has been largely absent from public life throughout 2024.
After undergoing a planned abdominal surgery in January, she announced in a video on March 22 that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was receiving chemotherapy.
This year, she has been seen in an official capacity twice— on June 15 at Trooping the Colour and the following month, on July 14, at Wimbledon, which she attended alongside her daughter Princess Charlotte and her sister Pippa Middleton.
The Princess of Wales revealed in March that she was undergoing cancer treatment two months after she was hospitalized for an unspecified type of abdominal surgery
Kate hopes to "potentially" join her husband Prince William, father-in-law King Charles, and the rest of the royal family as they pay tribute to fallen service members on Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph memorial in Whitehall, London, on November 10, The Sunday Times reported.
According to People Magazine, aides have already started planning for the Princess of Wales' annual holiday carol concert in December, which she has hosted and attended with her family for the past three years.
"I wish her health, love, and light," an X user wrote
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