Kate Middleton Shares Difficult Emotional Update

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, disclosed her ongoing battle with cancer in a heartfelt letter shared on the official Kensington Royal Twitter account. In her post on X, Catherine detailed her chemotherapy journey, expressed her gratitude for the public's unwavering support, and described the emotional highs and lows of her medical experience.

“Blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months,” she wrote, emphasizing how essential this support has been for both her and Prince William during some of their toughest times. “I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days. On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.”

Despite the challenges, Catherine remains positive and involved. She said on Friday, “I know I’m not out of the woods yet, but I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer.”

The Princess also reflected on how this experience has contributed to her personal growth, teaching her patience and how to handle the uncertainties of her illness. “Listening to my body, accepting each day as it comes, and allowing myself to take this much-needed time to heal,” she said.

In March, Middleton revealed she was undergoing chemotherapy and battling cancer. This followed a major abdominal surgery in January initially believed to be for a benign condition. However, further tests confirmed she had cancer, leading to preventative treatment. Since her announcement, Prince William has shown bravery in his public appearances.

Recently, he mentioned that his wife was “doing well.” During this period, Middleton has been seen running errands both alone and with family. “Kate’s feeling strong enough to be very involved with the kids,” an insider told Us Weekly. She has remained a hands-on parent. Another source added, “Kate’s recovery is going well. She’s not able to see many people because she is susceptible to getting sick and they don’t want her compromised, but she’s up and about.”

Insiders mentioned that Kate’s team is currently “reevaluating what she’s going to be able to take on when she comes back,” considering her future responsibilities. “She might never return in the role that people previously saw her in,” the source noted. “Her role can appear to be very different,” the person added.

“It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment but most importantly it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte, and Louis in a way that’s appropriate for them and to reassure them that I’m going to be okay,” Middleton shared earlier in the year.