Kate Middleton completes chemotherapy
The princess revealed earlier this year that she was being treated for cancer and had begun a course of “preventative chemotherapy.”
Catherine is focused on staying "cancer free." | Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
September 9, 2024 5:41 pm CET
LONDON — Catherine, the princess of Wales, has completed her chemotherapy treatment and is focused on staying “cancer free,” she announced Monday.
The princess, who is married to heir to the throne Prince William, revealed earlier this year that she was being treated for cancer and had begun a course of “preventative chemotherapy.” Britain’s royal family didn’t disclose the precise nature of the cancer.
In a fresh statement released Monday, the princess of Wales said: “As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment.”
And she added: “Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes.”
She said she was “looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.”
Catherine’s revelation earlier this year that she had cancer came just weeks after news of King Charles III’s own cancer diagnosis.
It followed months of speculation about Catherine’s health. Before speaking out about her condition, the princess, who had not been seen in public for some time, triggered a media storm when an edited photograph of herself with her three children was released.
In a statement Monday, which was accompanied by a slickly-produced video of the princess and her family, the British royal said she would be entering a “new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life.”
“William and I are so grateful for the support we have received and have drawn great strength from all those who are helping us at this time,” she said. “Everyone’s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling.”
“To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey – I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright.”
This developing story has been updated.
