Catherine, Princess of Wales, has been in the hearts and thoughts of people all around the world in recent months, when the royal revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer and was having treatment. But today, Princess Kate shared an encouraging update on her progress: she has completed treatment and is now “cancer-free.” “As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment,” the Princess of Wales said in a statement released by Kensington Palace today.
“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. 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.”
Catherine says that following treatment, she will resume public appearances, but her primary focus will be on her health and cancer-free status: “My path to healing and full recovery is long, and I must continue to take each day as it comes,” she wrote. “William and I are really appreciative for the help we have received and have drawn great strength from everyone who is assisting us at this time. “Everyone’s kindness, empathy, and compassion has been truly moving,” she said. “To everyone who is still fighting cancer, know that I am with you, side by side, hand in hand.
Out of darkness can come light, therefore let that light shine brightly.”The inspiring update is a rare piece of good news in what has been a trying year for the British royal family, with both Catherine and King Charles III stricken with cancer. Charles, who announced his diagnosis in February, resumed public activities in the spring. However, Kate’s health fight drew even more attention and heavy media scrutiny. In January, she stated that she will be hospitalized for abdominal surgery. However, her prolonged absence from public life fanned speculations that her health was worse than the palace admitted.
That conjecture erupted into a media frenzy when the palace issued an alleged doctored portrait of Kate with her children for Mother’s Day. The resulting “Kate-Gate” frenzy eventually led to Catherine issuing a video message in March saying she had been diagnosed with cancer, was having chemotherapy, and would be extending her leave of absence.
Catherine issued another statement in June, stating she was “not out of the woods yet” and was taking things one day at a time, but that she would resume public duties in the summer.We are delighted to hear that Princess Kate is doing well and has finished chemotherapy! Please share this fantastic news!