Kate Middleton has spoken openly about her tough cancer battle, calling the journey a “roller coaster.” Diagnosed in March 2024 after major abdominal surgery, the Princess of Wales revealed that post-surgery tests showed cancer was present. “My medical team advised preventative chemotherapy, and I’m now in the early stages of treatment,” she shared.

Kate explained how she and Prince William took time to help their children—George, Charlotte, and Louis—understand the situation. By September 2024, she had completed treatment, and in January 2025, she confirmed she was in remission. Still, she’s easing back into royal duties, focusing on recovery and family first. “She’s being sensible, listening to what her body is telling her,” said Ailsa Anderson, Queen Elizabeth’s former spokeswoman.

On a recent visit to a hospital garden in Essex, Kate opened up about life after cancer. “Treatment’s done, then it’s like, ‘I can crack on, get back to normal,’ but actually, the phase afterwards is really, really difficult,” she said. Finding her “new normal,” she stressed the importance of support and nature, adding, “You have to find your new normal, and that takes time. It’s a roller coaster.”