During a heartfelt visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital on Tuesday, the Princess of Wales showcased her humility and gratitude while reflecting on her family. The visit marked a return to the Chelsea-based hospital where Kate, 43, underwent cancer treatment last year.
While meeting patients and their families, Kate expressed her appreciation for the medical teams and offered words of encouragement to those undergoing treatment. In a particularly touching moment, a patient praised Kate for managing her role as a mother of three—Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6—while navigating her cancer journey.
The woman remarked, “I think you’ve managed the children amazingly well.” Touched by the compliment, Kate warmly replied, “OH, THAT’S KIND,” before adding, “The treatments are really so different and so varied; it impacts families differently.”
The visit coincided with the announcement that Kate has been named joint royal patron of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust alongside Prince William. Known for her hands-on approach to parenting, Kate has often been commended for balancing her royal duties with her family life.
Kate’s Cancer Journey
Kate publicly shared her cancer diagnosis in March 2024 through a heartfelt video message. She revealed that she had been undergoing preventative chemotherapy following major surgery. Emphasizing the importance of maintaining a sense of normalcy for her children, Kate explained that she and William took time to process the news privately before discussing it with their kids.
“William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,” she said. “It has taken time to recover from major surgery and begin treatment, but most importantly, it has taken time to explain everything to George, Charlotte, and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them.”
Reassuring her children, Kate shared, “I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal—in my mind, body, and spirit. Having William by my side has been a great source of comfort and reassurance.”
Kate also expressed gratitude for the love and support she and her family received, adding, “We hope you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space, and privacy while I complete my treatment.”
A Positive Milestone
Following her visit to the Royal Marsden, Kate shared the uplifting news that she is now in remission. In her statement, she wrote: “It is a relief to now be in remission, and I remain focused on recovery.”
This marked the first time Kate publicly used the term “remission” to describe her progress, offering hope and inspiration to others facing similar challenges.
