Kate Middleton completes chemotherapy, says ‘last 9 months have been tough’

Kate Middleton has completed chemotherapy and has shared her personal journey since being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.

On Monday, September 9, the Princess of Wales posted an emotional video featuring her husband, Prince William, and their three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

“As the summer comes to an end, I can’t tell you how gratifying it is to finally get it done,” Kate says in the video. “The past nine months have been extremely difficult for our family. As you know, Life can change in an instant, and we must find a way to weather storms and unknown paths.

“The cancer journey is complicated, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you. With humility, it can also make you face life in ways you may have never considered before. Be aware of your own vulnerability and thus gain a new perspective on cancer.

“This time begins by reminding William and me to reflect on and be grateful for the simple but important things in life that so many of us often take for granted. Simply love and be loved.

“Right now my focus is on doing everything I can to stay cancer-free. Although I have completed chemotherapy, the road to cure and full recovery is still long and I have to continue to take each day.

“However, I look forward to returning to work and doing as many public events as possible over the coming months.

“Despite everything I have been through, I enter this new phase of recovery with renewed hope and gratitude for life.

“William and I are extremely grateful for the support we have received and draw tremendous strength from everyone who has helped us at this time. The kindness, empathy and compassion from everyone has been truly humbling.”

The Princess of Wales has been largely absent from public life throughout 2024. . She has only made two official appearances this year – once at the military parade on June 15 and again at Wimbledon on July 14, along with her daughter Charlotte Princess and sister Pippa Middleton.

sunday times According to reports on September 8, Kate “may” join her husband Prince William, father-in-law King Charles and other royal members on this year’s Memorial Sunday (November 1) to pay tribute to fallen soldiers.

Royals, politicians and military leaders gather at the Cenotaph Memorial in Whitehall, London, for an event that is a key event on the royal calendar each year.

Kensington Palace tells People magazine that aides have begun planning the Princess of Wales’ annual holiday carol concert in December, which the royal has hosted and attended with her family for the past three years. concert.

On September 6, Kate shared a message congratulating adventurer and TV presenter Dwayne Fields on his new role as Chief Scout of the UK. (She serves as co-chairman of the organization with Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Queen Elizabeth’s cousin.)

“Looking forward to working with you!” Kate wrote, ending with her initial “C” to indicate the letter was personal.

In a heartfelt statement released in June, Kate wrote in a portrait taken under a tree in Windsor that while she had “good days,” the challenges of chemotherapy also brought hard days . In a video address in March, she shared that her job continued to bring her “deep joy” and this summer, Kate worked from home in Adelaide Cottage as she continued cancer treatment. She holds regular meetings with her private secretary Tom White, assistant private secretary Natalie Burrows and Lee Thompson, communications secretary to the prince and the Prince of Wales, to discuss future plans and Get the latest updates on her various royal initiatives.

“It’s fine not to feel pressured to take it slow and take it easy if she needs to,” a source told People over the summer.

Prince William, 42, returned to public duties on September 5 after spending a summer with Kate, also 42, and their children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6 . Kate was photographed driving to church in Krathkirk on Sunday.

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After appearing at Wimbledon in July, royal biographer and author of a new book Robert Jobson Catherine, Princess of Wales: A Biography of the Future Queentelling the characters “Before, she used to live according to the calendar, now she lives her own life and the calendar comes.”

He added, “She will come back, but when you have an experience like this, it changes your perspective and the order of things.”