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Kate Middleton returns to duties after cancer diagnosis and treatment

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  • Kate Middleton was diagnosed with cancer in March 2024 after January abdominal surgery and has returned to royal duties
  • She used acupuncture and forest bathing in her healing journey and reassured her children about her treatment
  • Three staff at The London Clinic were suspended for allegedly accessing her medical records

The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, was diagnosed with cancer in March 2024, according to multiple reports. This followed abdominal surgery she underwent in January 2024, as reported by major media outlets. After her cancer treatment, she has returned to royal duties, multiple reports indicate.

In personal aspects of her cancer journey, Kate Middleton told her children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, that she would be okay regarding her treatment, according to sources. She utilized acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine practice, as part of her healing journey, multiple reports show. Additionally, she adopted Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) as part of her natural healing approach during cancer treatment, according to sources.

For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales

A medical privacy breach investigation is underway at The London Clinic, where up to three staff members were suspended for allegedly attempting to access Kate Middleton's private medical records, multiple reports indicate. The current status of the criminal investigation into this alleged breach has not been disclosed.

Kate Middleton made a public announcement about her cancer diagnosis in a video recorded in secrecy by a BBC special events team, according to multiple reports. Cancer charities have praised her for openly discussing her diagnosis and treatment, multiple reports show. The specific type of cancer she was diagnosed with has not been revealed, and it is unknown whether her cancer is considered cured or if there is ongoing monitoring or treatment.

I am going to be ok.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales

In recent public appearances, Kate Middleton attended an Easter church service in 2025, her first since 2023, multiple reports indicate. Natasha Archer, the Wales family's former chief aide, played a central role during Kate Middleton's cancer treatment, sources said. The exact timeline and duration of Kate Middleton's chemotherapy treatment has not been confirmed.

As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales

What seems to be really fantastic is that there is a real personal approach: what helps one person – acupuncture or something – might not help another.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales

There is a whole phase when you finish your treatment, everybody expects you to be better - go! But that's not the case at all.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales

You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism through treatment. Treatment's done, then it's like 'I can crack on, get back to normal' but actually the phase afterwards is really difficult.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales

You have to find your new normal and that takes time.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales

Be one with nature. A quiet teacher and soft voice that guides. In memories. Helping us heal.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales

After my diagnosis, I haven't drunk much alcohol.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales

It's something I have to be much more aware of now.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales

But you like cider.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales
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