Princess Kate Middleton She shared a rare comment about her cancer journey while speaking to fans after the royal family's trip Christmas Day service.
“The number of people who have written this year is extraordinary, and I think cancer resonates with many families,” Kate, 42, said on Wednesday, December 25, in a video clip obtained by the magazine. Daily Mail.
While addressing a fan who worked in the cancer unit, Kate continued, “People like you do all the hard work there. I'm so grateful.”
After one woman told Kate: “We are all behind you, never forget that,” the Princess of Wales responded with a smile: “Thank you very much, (that is) very nice.”
Kate also spoke with Karen McLeanwho is 73 years old, said she has had cancer for 20 years. “We just talked about cancer, really,” McLean told the outlet. “I met (King Charles III) before. He said to me: “I can remember you,” and I thought: “What!” Like, many years ago?”
MacLean noted that Charles (76 years old) and Kate seem “to be doing very well actually, given what they are going through.” (Charles announced his cancer diagnosis last February after undergoing routine prostate surgery.)
In March, Kate revealed that she had been diagnosed with an unknown type of cancer. She said at the time: “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London, and it was believed at the time that my condition was non-cancerous.” He added: “The surgery was successful, but the tests conducted after the operation showed the presence of cancer. Therefore, my medical team advised me to undergo a course of preventive chemotherapy, and I am now in the early stages of this treatment.”
Kate She completed her chemotherapy In September, he has been returning to work since then. her husband, Prince Williamconfirmed in November that Kate would be “doing more” in 2025.
William, 42, referred to 2024 as the new year The most “terrible” year. of his life after two of his loved ones were diagnosed with cancer. “This has probably been the hardest year of my life,” William said at the Earthshot Award ceremony. “So, trying to get through everything else and keep everything on track has been really difficult.”
The following month, Kate hosted her annual Together at Christmas party and addressed her health battle. William and the couple's children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, attended the ceremony.
“I didn't know this year was going to be the year I just had,” she told the singer. Paloma Faith. “Unplanned. But I think a lot of people this year have had such difficult times.