Kate Middleton discusses the 'side effects' of cancer during a hospital visit

For his first public engagement in 2025, Princess Kate Middleton returned to the hospital where she underwent cancer treatment.

The 43-year-old Princess of Wales visited staff and patients at London's Royal Marsden Hospital on Tuesday (January 14) and opened up about her road to recovery. “You think the treatment is over, get on with those … daily tasks, but it's still a real challenge,” she told staff members. Daily mail. “And speaking … the words completely disappear … realizing that as a patient, yes, there are side effects to the treatment, but there are actually more long-term side effects.”

According to the outlet, Kate emphasized the power of 'resilience' to one patient, saying: 'You have to keep coming back… to be as positive as you are. Treatment is really so different and so varied that it affects families differently.

Kate braved the winter weather in her latest outing in a brown plaid coat, which she wore over a simple and elegant long-sleeved maroon dress. She completed the look with a matching maroon handbag.

Catherine, Princess of Wales talks to Catherine Field during a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital on January 14, 2025 in London, England.

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He was welcomed by the CEO of the hospital, Dames Callie Palmerand the Chairman, Mr Douglas Flint. “I was just saying, walking in here in the front entrance, so many quiet, private visits, it's actually quite nice,” she said after arriving. Hello! magazine.

While speaking to several patients, one person reportedly told Kate that she was “amazingly good with the kids” when dealing with her health issues, to which she replied: “Oh, thank you… it's just trying to do the best.” (Kate has children Prince George (11), Princess Charlotte (9) and Prince Louis (6) with her husband, Prince William.)

Per Hello!Kate also noted that cancer treatment “is really so different and varied that it affects families differently.”

A spokesman for Kensington Palace said several outlets on Tuesday that Kate “wanted to take the trip both to show her gratitude to the incredible team and also to highlight the world-leading care and treatment (that) Marsden provides.”

Kate's hospital visit comes amid news that she and William, 42, have become joint patrons of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. William, however, did not join his wife during her visit on Tuesday.

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“We were honored to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales to the Royal Marsden in Chelsea this morning and are delighted that Her Royal Highness now joins His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales as joint patrons of our specialist cancer centre,” Palmer, 67, said in a statement on Tuesday. per Hello! magazine.

She added: “We are incredibly lucky to receive the Royal Patronage – it inspires staff and patients alike and allows us to shine a light on the outstanding work our staff do for patients and their families every day.”

After one month King Charles III announced his cancer diagnosisand after months of speculation, Kate revealed in March 2024 that she was undergoing preventive chemotherapy. an unspecified form of cancer. “We hope you will understand that we as a family now need time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment,” she said. video announcement at that time. “My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to returning. But for now I have to focus on a full recovery.

In September 2024, Kate shared that she had completed a course of chemotherapy but was still on the “long” road to recovery. “Everyone's kindness, empathy and compassion is truly humbling,” she said. video featuring new footage of herself and William with their children. “To all those who continue their cancer journey – I remain with you, shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand. Out of darkness can come light, so let that light shine bright.

It is reported that Kate will visit the hospital until attending the 2025 BAFTA Awards on February 16. She missed last year's awards ceremony due to her health, while William walked the red carpet of the event solo.