Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced on Monday that she has completed her chemotherapy treatment, following her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. In a video shared on X, she expressed her relief at finishing the rigorous treatment.
“As summer draws to a close, I cannot express the relief I feel in finally completing my chemotherapy,” she stated. “The past nine months have been exceptionally challenging for my family. Life can change abruptly, and we have had to find our way through this difficult journey.”
The former Kate Middleton characterized her experience with cancer as “complex, frightening, and unpredictable,” particularly affecting those closest to her. She emphasized the humbling aspect of facing one’s vulnerabilities and gaining a new outlook on life.
Kate mentioned that this experience has prompted both her and Prince William to appreciate the fundamental yet often overlooked aspects of life.
While she has finished chemotherapy, Kate acknowledged that her journey toward healing and recovery remains lengthy, urging the importance of taking each day as it comes.
She shared her eagerness to return to work and engage in more public appearances in the upcoming months when possible. “Despite past challenges, I approach this new phase of recovery with renewed hope and gratitude for life,” she remarked. “William and I are immensely thankful for the support we have received and have drawn strength from the kindness and compassion shown to us.”
In her message of solidarity, she encouraged others facing similar battles, stating, “I stand with you, side by side, hand in hand. Light can emerge from darkness, so let that light shine brightly.”
In March, Kate revealed her cancer diagnosis in a video following planned abdominal surgery in January. Though initially believed to be noncancerous, post-surgery tests indicated the presence of cancer.
She described the diagnosis as a profound shock for both her and William, emphasizing their desire to manage the situation privately for their children’s sake.
Kate made her first public appearance since her diagnosis in June at Trooping the Colour, where she was seen with her children, George, Charlotte, and Louis.
In July, she attended Wimbledon alongside Charlotte, receiving a standing ovation as she arrived in the Royal Box. August saw her celebrating Team Great Britain in a video for the 2024 Olympics and visiting a church in Scotland with King Charles III and Queen Camilla.