Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, announced in a video message that she has completed chemotherapy for cancer and is gradually resuming her duties. This positive news comes after a challenging period for the British royal family, marked by serious health issues affecting both Catherine and King Charles III.
In an emotional three-minute video, Catherine stated, “As the summer comes to an end, I can’t tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment.”
She continued, “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.”
The video, which featured intimate moments with her husband, Prince William, and their three children, highlighted Catherine’s desire to return to her duties with a limited schedule of public events for the rest of the year. “The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family,” she shared. “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 announcement, filmed last month by London videographer Will Warr, emphasized recovery and family, capturing tender moments of Catherine playing with her children, resting on William’s shoulder, and walking through fields.
A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales
As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment.
The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an… pic.twitter.com/9S1W8sDHUL
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) September 9, 2024
Catherine, 42, reflected on her journey, which began after abdominal surgery around Christmas. “The cancer journey is complex, scary, and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you,” she said. “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.”
The video showed scenes of family life—Prince Louis playing, laughter around the kitchen table, and walks through nature. Catherine spoke of how her illness refocused her on what truly matters. “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,” she said. “Of simply loving and being loved.”
Catherine began her tentative return to public life in June, attending Trooping the Colour with her children. In July, she made a second public appearance at the Wimbledon tennis tournament, where she received a standing ovation and later presented the Challenge Cup to men’s singles champion, Carlos Alcaraz.
Despite her health struggles, Catherine has continued to hold meetings from home and spend valuable time with her family.