Catherine, Princess of Wales, said she was relieved to be in remission on Tuesday after visiting the London hospital where she was being treated for cancer to thank all the doctors and staff there.
Catherine, 43, underwent preventive chemotherapy after major abdominal surgery a year ago revealed the presence of an unspecified form of cancer. In September, she confirmed that she had finished chemotherapy.
“It’s a relief to be in remission now and I’m staying focused on recovery,” she said in it latest statement.
“As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis knows, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. However, I am looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you all for your continued support.”
Her visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in central London, where she had been undergoing treatment for months, was her first solo public engagement since returning to official duties.
She met patients and staff and talked about the care she received. The trip was also marked by the announcement that together with her husband, the heir to the throne, Prince William, she became the patron of the specialist cancer unit.
She told one patient the impact on her family was “really, really hard”.
“I wanted to take this opportunity to thank The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well over the past year,” she said in a message on X.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has finished chemotherapy and is gradually returning to public life. She shared updates and thoughts about her battle in a rare, polished and positive video with her family.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all those who walked quietly by William and I’s side as we went through it all. We couldn’t have asked for more. The care and advice we received throughout my time as a patient was exceptional.”
In previous very personal video messages giving updates on her health, Catherine spoke of how hard her illness has been on her, William and their three young children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six .
William described the past year as “brutal” with King Charles also undergoing cancer treatment. A Buckingham Palace source said his treatment is moving in a positive direction and will continue this year.
