Kate, the Princess of Wales, has finished her chemotherapy and will soon return to public engagements. The royal family faced turmoil with the cancer diagnoses of both Kate and King Charles III. On Monday, the 42-year-old wife of Prince William shared a video with her family, reflecting on the past nine months and expressing her “relief” at completing treatment. She emphasised the sudden changes her family faced and the unpredictability of the cancer journey, which she described as both complex and daunting.
The year began with rising health concerns for the royals. In January, news emerged that King Charles would undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate and Kate would face abdominal surgery. By February, Buckingham Palace confirmed Charles was being treated for an unspecified type of cancer. Six weeks later, Kate revealed she was also undergoing cancer treatment, quelling rampant speculation about her health following her surgery.
These announcements led to a wave of public support but also increased pressure on the royal family. Queen Camilla and Princess Anne, the king’s sister, assumed more responsibilities to manage the royal duties. Prince William also took a break to support his wife and their three children. King Charles resumed his public duties in late April with a visit to a cancer treatment centre in London and plans to travel to Australia and Samoa in the autumn.
Kate acknowledged that although her chemotherapy has ended, her recovery journey will be lengthy, and she intends to take it one day at a time. She expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support and drew strength from those helping her. In June, she mentioned having both good and bad days during her treatment. Despite stepping back from most public engagements, Kate made two appearances this year: during the king’s birthday parade, Trooping the Colour, in June and at Wimbledon’s men’s final in July, where she received a standing ovation.
Kate offered words of encouragement to others battling cancer, urging them to find light amidst the darkness.
What Other Media Are Saying
- BBC News reports that Princess of Wales Kate has completed chemotherapy, describing the journey as “extremely challenging” and emphasizing her relief and newfound appreciation for life.(read more)
- CNN reports that Catherine, Princess of Wales, has completed her chemotherapy treatment for cancer and is planning to gradually return to public life, emphasizing her commitment to staying cancer-free and cherishing life’s simple pleasures.(read more)
- CBS News reports that Princess Kate has completed her chemotherapy treatment, focusing on recovery and future public engagements, emphasizing the impact of cancer on personal vulnerabilities and the importance of support from public and family.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Has Princess Kate finished her chemotherapy?
Yes, Princess Kate has completed her chemotherapy.
What health issues have affected the British royal family recently?
Princess Kate and King Charles III were diagnosed with cancer.
Did Kate make any public appearances during her treatment?
Yes, she appeared at Trooping the Colour and Wimbledon.
How did the royal family manage public duties during the health crises?
Queen Camilla, Princess Anne, and Prince William took on additional duties.
What did Kate say about her cancer journey in her video?
She described it as complex, scary, and brought new perspectives on life.