Kate Middleton Announces Her Cancer Is in Remission in New Health Update: ‘It Is a Relief’

Princess Kate Middleton has officially confirmed that her cancer is in remission in a statement shared after visiting the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.

“I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well during the past year,” she wrote in a message shared on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ official social media accounts on Tuesday, January 14. Kate, 43, was previously treated for her cancer at Royal Marsden Hospital.

“My heartfelt thanks goes to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything,” she continued. “We couldn’t have asked for more. The care and advice we have received throughout my time as a patient has been exceptional.”

“In my new role as Joint Patron of The Royal Marsden, my hope is, that by supporting groundbreaking research and clinical excellence, as well as promoting patient and family wellbeing, we might save many more lives, and transform the experience of all those impacted by cancer,” Kate said. “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support. C.”

Kate first publicly announced her cancer diagnosis in March 2024 after undergoing a planned abdominal surgery. She did not specify what type of cancer she was diagnosed with. In September 2024, the princess publicly revealed that she completed her chemotherapy treatment.

“As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment,” she said in a video at the time. “The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.”

“The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you,” the mom of three, who shares kids Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis with Prince William, continued. “With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything. This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved.”

While visiting patients at the hospital this week, Kate shared her firsthand experience after undergoing treatment.

“You think the treatment has finished, and you can crack on and get back to normal, but that’s still a real challenge,” she said. “The words totally disappear. And understanding that as a patient — yes, there are side effects around treatment, but actually there are more long-term side effects.”