Kate Middleton Says Her Cancer Is In Remission
by Ty Roush · ForbesTopline
Kate, the Princess of Wales, said Tuesday her cancer is in remission, four months after the British royal said she completed treatment for her unspecified form of cancer and would gradually return to the public eye.
Key Facts
In a lengthy post on X, Kate thanked those who supported her—including her husband, Prince William—and said, “It is a relief now to be in remission and I remain focused on recovery.”
Kate, 43, announced in September she was entering a “new phase of recovery” after completing chemotherapy for her undisclosed type of cancer and would be “undertaking a few more public engagements” in the coming months.
Kate shared her latest health update after an engagement at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, where she said she underwent treatment and would now serve as a patron, sharing the role with William to “transform the experience” of people impacted by cancer by “supporting groundbreaking research and clinical excellence.”
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Crucial Quote
“Anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal,” Kate wrote, adding “I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead.”
Key Background
Following a hospital visit for a “planned abdominal surgery” in January 2024, Kate revealed in March that tests from the treatment revealed cancer. Her announcement concluded weeks of speculation about her health and unsubstantiated rumors related to her absence from public engagements. Kate said she was making “good progress” in her recovery before completing chemotherapy in September, saying she would be “doing what I can to remain cancer-free.” She slowly returned to public engagements, appearing for events celebrating King Charles III’s birthday, Remembrance Day and at Wimbledon. Her diagnosis came a month after Buckingham Palace revealed Charles, 76, was diagnosed with a “form of cancer” that was “caught early” following a prostate procedure. His type of cancer was also undisclosed.