Princess Kate Middleton is opening up about the way her cancer diagnosis impacted every facet of her public and private life.
“Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in this country hear the words no one wants to hear,” Kate, 44, began in a Sunday, June 28, Instagram statement. “What follows is a path that tests every part of who we are: physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. The challenges ripple outwards, touching families, friendships, work and the quiet moments we spend alone with our thoughts.”
She continued, “Cancer doesn’t just affect the body. It changes how you think and feel and profoundly affects every aspect of life. I know this personally, and that the journey through and beyond treatment requires more than medicine alone.”
Kate announced in February 2024 that she was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer, subsequently undergoing a preventative round of chemotherapy treatment. The Princess of Wales ultimately revealed in January 2025 that she is in remission.
Amid her continued recovery, Kate participated in the Royal Marsden hospital’s National Three Peaks Challenge. (The challenge is a mountaineering event across peaks in Scotland, England and Wales.)
“I have taken on the National Three Peaks Challenge, not simply as a physical endeavour but as a chance to explore life beyond diagnosis and to give something back,” Kate explained on Sunday of her participation in the event. “The Royal Marsden is a place that holds great meaning for me and whose care and expertise are life changing for so many people.”
According to Kate, participating in the National Three Peaks Challenge has allowed her to raise awareness about “the importance of holistic healthcare.”
“Through this challenge, I want to raise awareness for the deeper impact of serious illness and the importance of holistic healthcare,” she wrote. “Every individual is different, and ensuring there is a whole person approach to care enables those living through cancer to manage the deeply personal challenge of diagnosis. Holistic therapies complement clinical pathways and support patients’ ability to maintain their wellbeing, resilience and quality of life during an exceptionally difficult time.”
Kate continued, “We have an opportunity to reshape what the future of holistic cancer care looks like, enabling more people, nationwide, to access the kind of personalised support that can help make a meaningful difference during and after medical treatment.”
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While it’s not known the nature of Kate’s cancer treatment, she explained how holistic care can help enhance patients’ recovery and healing process.
“Healing, whether personal or collective, is not just about fixing what is wrong. It is about finding balance in how we live,” she concluded. “Between effort and acceptance, between control and trust, between thinking and simply being. Because in the end, bravery isn’t just about pushing forward. It is about knowing how to stay grounded, connected and present, no matter the terrain or landscape you are walking.”
The Royal Marsden hospital, for its part, congratulated Kate’s achievement in a separate social media statement.
“Our warmest congratulations to Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales for completing the National Three Peaks Challenge, an incredible achievement,” the message read. “We are incredibly grateful for The Princess’s support of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.”
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