The candid two-minute film, broadcast 12 months ago, showed Kate at her most vulnerable, clasping her hands together for comfort and appearing close to tears.
Her hair was perfectly curled but she wore little make-up as she told us the news came as a “huge shock” and she needed time to process it with husband William and consider the best interests of the couple's children.
Behind Palace walls, staff were reportedly reduced to tears when they were told of her diagnosis and aides were left “deeply affected” by the news. The same sentiments were reflected in the British public’s outpouring of love and support. A year on, a lot has changed. The princess is in remission, having concluded her treatment at the end of the summer.
And in January she made an emotional return to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London where she received treatment.
She said afterwards: “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 for ward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support.”
Kate, whose type of cancer has not been revealed, has resumed public engagements this year as she gradually returns to a full schedule.
Royal author and journalist Phil Dampier said: “People will be expecting to see her perform more duties but no one will want her to rush back.”
The princess has conducted 12 visits so far in 2025, split between solo appearances and joint engagements with William. She attended this month’s Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey and the Irish Guards' St Patrick's Day parade, left. It’s a sign that while she’s taking things steadily, she’s committed, and wants to support the king at engagements.
The Prince of Wales, 42, has returned to business as usual and is just back from a two-day trip to Estonia, seen as his most important visit yet, given the global political context of war in Ukraine. While he focuses on work, he appears more relaxed now that Kate, 43, has been given the all-clear.
The princess released a second video on completing her chemotherapy...
Her hair was perfectly curled but she wore little make-up as she told us the news came as a “huge shock” and she needed time to process it with husband William and consider the best interests of the couple's children.
Behind Palace walls, staff were reportedly reduced to tears when they were told of her diagnosis and aides were left “deeply affected” by the news. The same sentiments were reflected in the British public’s outpouring of love and support. A year on, a lot has changed. The princess is in remission, having concluded her treatment at the end of the summer.
And in January she made an emotional return to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London where she received treatment.
She said afterwards: “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 for ward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support.”
Kate, whose type of cancer has not been revealed, has resumed public engagements this year as she gradually returns to a full schedule.
Royal author and journalist Phil Dampier said: “People will be expecting to see her perform more duties but no one will want her to rush back.”
The princess has conducted 12 visits so far in 2025, split between solo appearances and joint engagements with William. She attended this month’s Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey and the Irish Guards' St Patrick's Day parade, left. It’s a sign that while she’s taking things steadily, she’s committed, and wants to support the king at engagements.
The Prince of Wales, 42, has returned to business as usual and is just back from a two-day trip to Estonia, seen as his most important visit yet, given the global political context of war in Ukraine. While he focuses on work, he appears more relaxed now that Kate, 43, has been given the all-clear.
The princess released a second video on completing her chemotherapy...
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