Royal fans have been ‘sobbing for joy’ as they send their support to Princess Kate following her announcement that she has ended chemotherapy.
To the delight of millions of people the Princess of Wales revealed today that she has completed her course of ‘preventative chemotherapy’ and plans to undertake a ‘light programme’ of public engagements over the coming months.
However she warns that ‘doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus’ and admits that the last nine months have been a ‘scary and unpredictable’ time for her family.
As well-wishers online have responded in their thousands to congratulate the mother-of-three and hope for a full recovery over the coming months.
Royal fans have been ‘sobbing for joy’ as they send their support to Princess Kate following her announcement that she has ended chemotherapy
Kensington Palace has not confirmed whether the princess – seen with William – expects to return to a full programme of duties next year. It is understood that decisions about 2025 will be taken in line with medical advice
The Cambridges and their three children clamber over tree trunks near their Norfolk home
The experience, Catherine says, has reminded her and her husband, Prince William, to ‘reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life’
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are featured regularly in the new video
The princess’ personal message to the nation is accompanied by a stunning three-minute long video showing her and William in Norfolk with their three children
One user said: ‘Oh my gosh…I’m sobbing with joy. This video with Princess Catherine and family is deeply moving and filled with inspiration. God bless you.’
While another added: ‘Could cry with joy. Stay well.’
Another Royal fan wrote: ‘This is incredibly touching and beautiful. God bless and continue to bless this family. Heal the Princess completely.’
The experience, Catherine says, has reminded her and her husband, Prince William, 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.’
The heartfelt message to the nation was accompanied by a stunning three-minute long video showing her and William in Norfolk with their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, shot last month.
Catherine appeared happy and relaxed in the video, which will delight her millions of supporters
The princess walks through the woods under dappled sunlight during the video released alongside her statement
Kate and William in the new video, which was shot in Norfolk last month
Kate hugs Princess Charlotte in the video
Louis brings his face to the camera as George and Catherine are seen in the background
Prince Louis appeared his usual cheeky self during the charming family video
Kate also ended her video with a deeply moving and emotional message to fellow cancer patients and their families, saying: ‘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.’
Her programme of engagements will be ‘light’ but is likely, as previously revealed by the Daily Mail, to including Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph and other events around it.
They are only likely to be announced last minute as they will depend as and when Her Royal Highness feels able to carry them out, with sources stressing repeatedly that every ‘cancer journey is different’.
She will not accompany Prince William to his Earthshot Prize awards in Cape Town in November, emphasising she wanted to remain in the UK to support her young family for whom the year has been difficult too.
Other people responded in the comments sharing their own struggles undergoing chemotherapy and how they can understand how difficult it is.
One person said: ‘This cancer and chemotherapy survivor is glad to see Kate Middleton has completed her ‘preventative’ chemo treatment and looks to have made a full physical recovery.’
Another added: ‘I cannot express to y’all how horrible chemo is…it’s awful. Please be kind to anyone enduring this.’
While a third said: ‘I have seen up close what cancer does to people. At the end of the day Kate Middleton is a mother to three young children, so I’m glad she’s cancer-free & will be able to spend more time with them.’
Kate Middleton’s family featured in the emotional three-minute video
Catherine spoke of her ‘relief’ at her programme of chemo finally coming to an end
The new video of the princess and her family – an unprecedented piece of deeply personal footage – was filmed in Norfolk by one of their favourite film-makers, Will Warr.
The setting of the footage is deeply symbolic, drawing on the strength Catherine has drawn from her family and loved ones and from spending time on the things which bring her joy, particularly the sanctuary she has found in the natural world.
It also features her parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, who have been an unwavering source of support.
Catherine announced publicly five months ago that she had been diagnosed with cancer and has been undergoing ‘preventative’ chemotherapy.
‘I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits,’ she said at the time, in a highly emotional and unprecedented video message.
The message followed the major abdominal surgery Catherine had in January, where she spent two weeks at the London Clinic in Marylebone.
The new video of the princess and her family – an unprecedented piece of deeply personal footage – was filmed in Norfolk by one of their favourite film-makers, Will Warr
Catherine and William lark around on the beach in a delightful scene from the video
