Kate Middleton Discusses Cancer ‘Side Effects’ During Hospital Visit

For her first public engagement in 2025, Princess Kate Middleton He returned to hospital where he was treated for cancer.

The Princess of Wales, 43, visited staff and patients at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London on Tuesday, January 14, during which she spoke about her own recovery journey. “You think the treatment is over, get on with that … daily tasks, but that’s still, like, a real challenge,” he told the staff members, one by one . Daily Mail. “Speaking … the words completely disappear … understanding, as a patient, yes, there are side effects around treatment, but in reality there are more long-term side effects.”

According to the outlet, Kate emphasized the power of “resilience” to one patient, stating: “You have to come back … to be as positive as you are. The treatments are so different and so varied, it affects families differently.”

Kate braved the winter weather in a brown plaid coat for her latest outing, which she wore over a simple and chic fawn long-sleeved dress. She completed the look with a matching maroon handbag.

Catherine, Princess of Wales speaks with Katherine Field during a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital on January 14, 2025 in London, England.

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She was greeted by the hospital’s chief executive, the Lady Callie Palmerand the chairman, Sir Douglas Flint. “I was saying, coming into the front entrance here, after doing so many quiet, private visits, it’s actually quite nice,” he said upon arrival, per. Hello! magazine.

Speaking to more patients, one person told Kate that she had “managed the kids amazingly well” while dealing with her health problems, to which she replied, “Oh thanks … just trying to do the best .” (Kate shares children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, with her husband, Prince William.)

Per Hello!Kate also said that cancer treatments are “so different and varied, it affects families differently.”

A spokesman for Kensington Palace said multiple outlets on Tuesday that Kate “wanted to make the trip both to show her gratitude to the amazing team, but also to highlight the world-leading care and treatment (that Marsden provides).

Kate’s visit to the hospital comes in the wake of the news that she and William, 42, have become joint patrons of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. However, William did not join his wife during her visit on Tuesday.

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“We were honored to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales to the Royal Marsden in Chelsea this morning, and we are delighted that Her Royal Highness is now joining Her Royal Highness The Prince of Wales in becoming Co-Patrons of our center specialist cancer,” Palmer, 67, said in a statement Tuesday, per Hello! magazine.

He added: “We are extremely fortunate to receive Royal Patronage – it is inspirational to staff and patients and enables us to shine a light on the excellent work our staff do every day for patients and their families.”

One month after King Charles III he announced himself cancer diagnosisand following months of speculation, Kate revealed in March 2024 that she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy for an unspecified form of cancer. “We hope you will understand that as a family we need some time, space and privacy now while I complete my treatment,” she said in a statement. video statement at the time. “My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy, and I look forward to being back when I can. But for now, I have to focus on making a full recovery.”

In September 2024, Kate shared that she had completed her chemotherapy treatment but he was still on a “long” road to recovery. “Everyone’s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling,” he said in a video includes new footage of herself, and William with their children. “To everyone who continues their own cancer journey – I stay with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness comes light, so let that light shine.”

It is said that Kate will follow her hospital visit by attend the 2025 BAFTA Awards on February 16. Skipped the award ceremony last year due to her health, while William walk the event red carpet solo.