Princess Kate says chemotherapy over

London — Catherine, the Princess of Wales, says she has completed her course of chemotherapy and is doing nicely in a private assertion revealed Monday by Kensington Palace. Princess Kate delivered the replace on her well being lower than six months after announcing her cancer diagnosis. 

“As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment. The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life 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,” Kate mentioned.

Though she has completed her remedy, Kate will nonetheless be specializing in making a full restoration and solely be returning to a lightweight program of public occasions and engagements.

“The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you. With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything,” Kate mentioned.

“This time has above all reminded William and me to 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. Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes. I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can. Despite all that has gone before, I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life.”

Kate mentioned she appreciated the help she’d had from each the general public and her household throughout her remedy. The royal household has by no means mentioned what kind of most cancers the princess was recognized with.

“William 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’s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling. To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey — I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright.”

The announcement got here alongside a video and pictures, during which Kate is proven together with her husband, William, and three kids. Kensington Palace mentioned the video was shot in Norfolk in August.

Kate was recognized with most cancers earlier this yr and has remained largely out of the general public eye as she underwent chemotherapy, which she mentioned in March was “preventative.”

In July, Kate made a rare public appearance as her most cancers remedy continued, showing within the viewers on the Wimbledon males’s tennis championship ultimate. She was greeted with a standing ovation as she took her seat within the Royal Box at Wimbledon’s iconic Centre Court.

Two months earlier than that, Kate attended her first main public occasion throughout her most cancers remedy, driving in a carriage together with her household for the Trooping the Colour navy parade in central London, which marked the official birthday of her father-in-law, Britain’s King Charles III.

It is known that the Princess will return to a lightweight schedule of duties, and can proceed to make money working from home.