The Palace released a new statement on Kate’s health progress

Kensington Palace has released a new health update regarding Kate Middleton and her cancer treatment. The Princess of Wales revealed in March 2024 that she was undergoing cancer treatment following abdominal surgery.

A statement released tonight (June 14), which was a “personal message” from Kate, 42, said she was “making good progress” and was encouraged by the support she received from members of the public. She said she will also be taking part in Trooping the Color to celebrate the King’s official birthday this weekend.

A Palace source said she is “doing well” and is “looking forward to being with her family” during the King’s birthday parade on Saturday, where she is expected to appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony. Kate, who is the honorary colonel of the Irish Guards, wrote to them earlier to apologize for missing her and to wish them luck.

But Kate admitted she struggles some days and is “not out of the woods yet”. Details of the cancer have not been released, but Kensington Palace said earlier this year that it was confident the princess would make a full recovery.

In her statement, Kate said: “I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the past two months. It really made a difference to me and William and helped us both through some of it. harder times.

“I’m making good progress, but as anyone who goes through chemotherapy knows, there are good days and bad days. On those bad days you feel weak, tired and have to give in to your body resting. But on good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling good.

“My treatment is ongoing and will take a few more months. On days when I feel well enough, it’s a joy to engage in school life, spend personal time with things that give me energy and positivity, and start doing a little work from home.

“I’m looking forward to attending the King’s birthday parade this weekend with my family and hopefully joining some public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I’m not out of the woods yet. I’m learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty.

“Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal. Thank you so much for your continued understanding and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me.”

In her heartfelt message to the nation, the princess also revealed that she hopes to take part in some summer events as she feels fit and with the help of her medical team – but it is by no means a return to a full schedule.

Royal sources said any such public duties would be measured by how she felt at the time and would not include next week’s Order of the Garter ceremony or any part of the Royal Ascot festival where other members of the royal family , including the King and Queen. are expected to be present.

She has already fulfilled some duties at home, catching up on reading and holding meetings because her work brings her “joy.”

These meetings included meetings with her team at Kensington Palace, the Royal Foundation and the Early Childhood Centre.
The Prince is said to be delighted to see the Princess begin to engage in work and projects that are important to her and will continue to focus on supporting her and her children while fulfilling her own public duties.

The photo released was taken by Matt Porteous to reflect her love of nature, which has supported her recovery.
Since January, both King Charles and his daughter-in-law Kate have been diagnosed with cancer and forced to take time off from public duties.

King Charles has since returned to a reduced schedule of public duties, including traveling to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day earlier this month.
But Kate has not been seen in public since March, when she revealed her cancer diagnosis in a video message to the nation.

In a video statement in January, Late explained that when he underwent abdominal surgery in January, cancer was not known to be present.

“However, tests carried out after the operation found that the cancer was present. Therefore, my medical team advised me to undergo a course of preventive chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment,” she said.

Chemotherapy treatment started at the end of February. The palace says it will not share other private medical information, including the type of cancer.