Princess Kate visits hospital to thank doctors who treated her cancer

LONDON: Kate Middleton, Britain’s Princess of Wales, visited a London hospital on Tuesday where she underwent cancer treatment last year to personally thank medics there for their care and support, her office said.

Kate, 43, underwent a course of preventative chemotherapy after major abdominal surgery a year ago revealed the presence of cancer.

For the treatment, which concluded in September, Kate attended the Royal Marsden Hospital in central London and on Tuesday she paid an official visit there to mark her becoming joint patron of its specialist cancer unit along with her husband Prince William.

On her visit, she met patients and staff and spoke of her own treatment. A royal source said Kate had wanted to show her gratitude to the hospital staff and highlight its work.

“We are incredibly fortunate to receive Royal Patronage – it is inspiring for staff and patients and enables us to shine a light on the outstanding work our staff deliver every day for patients and their families,” said Cally Palmer, Chief Executive of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.

Kate’s illness meant she was absent from royal duties for most of last year, although she gave a number of health updates in highly personal video messages.

Kate’s illness meant she was absent from royal duties for most of last year, although she gave a number of health updates in highly personal video messages.

Kate had finished her course of preventative chemotherapy for cancer in September last year.

Kate Middleton was diagnosed with in March 2024.

Addressing her supporters via Instagram, Middleton had expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of her medical team during what she described as an incredibly challenging period for her family.

Later, Middleton acknowledged the time it took to recover from surgery and initiate treatment, emphasizing the importance of carefully explaining the situation to their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, ensuring they understand and feel reassured about her condition and recovery.