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Kate Middleton has confirmed her cancer is in remission, revealing her “relief” in an emotional message thanking the staff who treated her.
The Princess of Wales made a surprise return to the Royal Marsden Hospital, where she thanked the staff who provided her with “exceptional” care during her treatment.
Speaking to workers and patients at the London hospital in an important moment in her “personal journey” four months after her chemotherapy ended.
In a message on social media, signed ‘C’, she said: “I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well during the past year.
“My heartfelt thanks goes to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything.
She paid tribute to the “exceptional” care and advice she received during her diagnosis, saying her and William “couldn’t have asked for more”.
Kate will now take on a role as a joint patron at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. She hopes to “save many more lives” by “supporting groundbreaking research and clinical excellence, as well as promoting patient and family wellbeing”.
She added: “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed 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.”
During her hospital visit, Kate spoke to chemotherapy patient Katherine Field, 45. The princess discussed the port mechanism in her arm which is used to deliver drugs, saying she got “so attached to it” and joking that she was hesitant when asked to take it out.
Speaking of chemotherapy Kate said: “It’s really tough. It’s such a shock. Everyone said to me please keep a positive mindset, it makes such a difference.”
She added: “When I came in everyone said make sure you have all your warm things (clothes) on,” due to side effects which can cause chemotherapy patients to feel cold.
As Kate sat with patients and their families in the war, one woman said: “I think you’ve managed the children amazingly well.” Kate replied: “Oh that’s kind.”
The official engagement was Kate’s first of 2025 – and coincided with the announcement that she had become the joint royal patron of the NHS trust, joining William in the role.
Kate made public her cancer diagnosis in March last year, following months of online speculation about her wellbeing.
