Kate Middleton's Cancer Struggle Reportedly More Intense Than Revealed
Fifteen months after Kate Middleton bravely shared her cancer diagnosis with the world, new reports suggest her private health battle was reportedly more serious than previously revealed. This update comes in the wake of the Princess of Wales pulling out of a Royal Ascot appearance at the last minute, raising fresh concerns about her condition and sparking renewed speculation about her recovery.
Royal editor and insider Rebecca English penned an essay for The Daily Mail, addressing these concerns. She claimed the princess was "seriously unwell" before her surgery in January 2024.
English speculated, "As I have previously revealed, the princess was seriously unwell in the run-up to her surgery in the first place. And while that is a story only for her to tell, if she ever chooses to do so."
"I can say that, from what I understand, she is fortunate to even be speaking of recovery. So, while she may be glowing on the outside, the drama over her last-minute non-attendance at Royal Ascot last week is, perhaps, a timely reminder that the princess was really very poorly not so long ago."
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The palace revealed that the Princess of Wales underwent a scheduled abdominal surgery in January 2024. She addressed her health in March of that same year when she took to social media to share a video statement.
Subsequently, Kate took on her first official engagement, 2024's Trooping the Color, six months after her surgery. She continued to maintain a light schedule throughout the remainder of the year.
In January 2025, the princess announced she was in remission during an appearance at the Royal Marsden Hospital. Her statement was printed via Instagram.
During the same appearance, Kate opened up further about her cancer treatment while speaking with fellow patients. The Daily Mail captured a portion of the Princess's conversation, offering a rare glimpse into her health journey.
"You think treatment's finished, crack on with that… daily tasks, but that's still like a real challenge. And talking… the words totally disappear… understanding that as a patient, yes there are side effects around treatment, but actually there are more long-term side effects."
While speaking with a patient, the Princess of Wales gestured to her arm and chest. She appeared to reference the port used to deliver her chemotherapy treatment.
'I got so attached to it,' the Princess revealed. Additionally, she shared her hesitation when doctors said, 'You can have it taken out now.'
Kate Middleton continues to keep a modified royal schedule. She is married to Prince William and is the mother of three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
Kate Middleton's Cancer Struggle Reportedly More Intense Than Revealed first appeared on Parade on Jun 25, 2025
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