Catherine, Princess of Wales, confirms she is in remission from cancer

London: Catherine, Princess of Wales, says her cancer is in remission, lifting a major cloud from the British royal family, which has struggled with serious health concerns for both her and King Charles III.
“It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery,” Catherine, the wife of Prince William, wrote on Instagram.
“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,” she said. “There is much to look forward to.”
Catherine, Princess of Wales during a visit to The Royal Marsden Hospital in London on Tuesday.Credit: Getty Images
Catherine said in September that she had completed chemotherapy for her cancer and her goal was to remain cancer free. But Kensington Palace, where she and William have their offices, declined to say at that point whether her doctors had declared her medically free of cancer, or whether she was undergoing any other treatment.
The palace has never confirmed the type of cancer that struck Catherine, how far it had progressed, or what other treatment she was undergoing, beyond chemotherapy. The cancer was detected in January after she entered the hospital for 14 days for abdominal surgery.
Still, Catherine’s announcement seemed more promising than the update last year, though Kensington Palace again offered no additional medical details. A palace official cautioned the princess would still only return to official duties on a gradual basis over the rest of this year.
Catherine, Princess of Wales talks with Katherine Field at The Royal Marsden.Credit: Getty Images
Her announcement that she was in remission came as she visited the hospital, the Royal Marsden, in west London, where she was treated. “My heartfelt thanks goes to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything,” Catherine posted.
During the visit, Catherine thanked staff members and spoke with other cancer patients. She recalled her “really tough” experience with chemotherapy, disclosing that the medicine was delivered via a port, according to PA Media, the British news agency, which accompanied the princess on her visit.