{"id":56022,"date":"2024-09-10T08:45:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T22:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/?post_type=articles&p=258343"},"modified":"2024-09-10T10:42:24","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T06:42:24","slug":"kate-middleton-cancer-free","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/kate-middleton-cancer-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Kate Middleton Has Shared A Candid Update On \u201cScary\u201d Cancer Journey After Completing Chemotherapy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kate Middleton has appeared in a rare video alongside her family to share an update about her ongoing health status. Read what the Princess of Wales said below. Credit: Kensington Palace via Instagram\/@princeandprincessofwales<\/a>\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Months after Kate Middleton took her private health struggles public by revealing her \u201cshock\u201d cancer diagnosis<\/a>, the Princess of Wales<\/a> has candidly updated us on her current status in a personal video message. In a short film released by Kensington Palace, Kate joyfully expressed her \u201crelief\u201d to confirm she has \u201cfinally completed\u201d her chemotherapy treatment. <\/span><\/p>\n

Accompanied by her husband, Prince William<\/a>, and their three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9 and Prince Louis, 6, the royal family<\/a> can be seen enjoying the final days of summer in their Norfolk estate, Anmer Hall. The residence was speculated to be where the princess had retreated to in her recovery, a process she now describes as \u201ccomplex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you”.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a voice-over accompanying the shoot, the royal opens up about how this year has deeply affected her and profoundly shaped her outlook on life. \u201cThe last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family,\u201d she said. \u201cLife 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.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

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Kate Middleton in Norfolk. Credit: Instagram\/@princeandprincessofwales<\/a>\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kate added that her ongoing battle reminded herself and Prince William to \u201c<\/span>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.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The 42-year-old also reiterated that her focus now remains on doing whatever she can to stay cancer free.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes,\u201d she noted. The former Duchess of Cambridge<\/a> advised that she looks forward to returning to work<\/a> and\u00a0 \u201cundertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months\u201d where possible. <\/span><\/p>\n

She concluded her statement by sharing her thanks for the outpouring of love she received from the global community and delivered a message for those facing similar fights.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u201cDespite all that has gone before I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life,\u201d she continued.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kate Middleton and Prince William. Credit:Instagram\/@princeandprincessofwales<\/a>\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWilliam 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. Everyone\u2019s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling. <\/span>To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey \u2013 I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Kate first divulged her condition in an impactful plea for privacy amid concerns for her welfare and chatter about her \u201cdisappearance<\/a>\u201d following a botched photoshop scandal<\/a> dominated the news cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the time, she shared that the planned abdominal surgery she underwent in January led to the discovery of malignant cells in her body. Further tests led to her diagnosis, which she initially kept private to recover from the major surgery<\/a> and start treatment, but most importantly to \u201cexplain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them and to reassure them that I am going to be ok”.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Princess of Wales made her first public appearance since breaking the news at this year\u2019s Trooping The Colour and subsequently briefly returned to work to fulfil her role as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon<\/a>. Watch the royal’s tender video in full below.<\/span><\/p>\n