By Molly Claire Goddard
12:57pm PST, Jan 15, 2026
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While visiting Charing Cross Hospital in London with Prince William, Kate Middleton spoke with a volunteer who told her that chemotherapy patients spend “hours” at the hospital. “I know,” the Princess of Wales said via People before turning to her husband to add, “We know.”
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Prince William emphasized the importance of healthcare workers in Kate Middleton’s recovery. “Both of us have had different experiences with hospitals. Me working with the air ambulance; Catherine with her recent health journey,” he told the staff, according to The Sun. “And coming here today and reminding ourselves just how important all the teams are, all the staff, the patients. It’s so heartwarming and it’s so important that we kind of acknowledge and appreciate all that goes on in the NHS and that very strong bond between patient and carer.”
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In January 2025, Kate Middleton announced she was cancer-free after undergoing chemotherapy treatment. “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery,” she wrote in a message shared on social media. “As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am, however, looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to.”
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Kate Middleton was candid about getting back to work after regaining her health. “You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism, through treatment. Treatment’s done and it’s like, ‘I can crack on, get back to normal again,’ but actually that phase afterwards is a really difficult time,” she said during a visit to Colchester Hospital. “You’re not able to function normally at home as you were perhaps once used to.”