Almost two years ago, Princess Kate stunned the world by revealing her cancer diagnosis in March 2024. Following surgery and various tests, she disclosed her battle with cancer, without specifying the type or stage. Kate shared that she was undergoing preventive chemotherapy and temporarily stepping back from her royal responsibilities to prioritize her health. Just three months later, she made her first public appearance since the announcement, joining the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Colour celebrations.
In July 2024, Kate received a warm reception at Wimbledon, where she was greeted with applause and a standing ovation as she entered the royal box. She took a break from her royal duties for the remainder of the summer and in September 2024, announced the completion of her cancer treatment.
In January 2025, during a visit to the Royal Marsden hospital in London, Kate confirmed that her cancer was in remission. She interacted with patients, sharing her own health journey and offering hope and support. Since her remission announcement, both Kate and Prince William have openly discussed her cancer journey during hospital visits, meetings with staff and patients, and in interviews.
In October 2025, Prince William appeared on Apple TV’s The Reluctant Traveller, describing 2024 as “the hardest year of my life.” Throughout her battle with cancer, Kate has been an advocate for raising awareness about the disease, meeting with others facing similar challenges. In October 2024, she welcomed teenager Liz Hatton, who was battling cancer, to Windsor Castle, fulfilling Liz’s photography bucket list before her untimely passing at the age of 17.
Recently, in a video shared on her Instagram for her 44th birthday, Kate reflected on her healing journey as part of her Mother Nature series, emphasizing the importance of nature in her recovery and expressing a desire to help others find solace in the natural world.
Kate’s last public appearance before disclosing her diagnosis was on Christmas Day in 2023 when she attended church in Sandringham. In January 2024, Prince William was spotted leaving the hospital after Kensington Palace confirmed Kate’s abdominal surgery, with her subsequent discharge occurring over a week later.
Princess Kate announced her cancer diagnosis emotionally in a video in March 2024. Her return to public engagements commenced with the Trooping the Colour event in June 2024, marking her first appearance since sharing her health news.