Kate Middleton Says She’s “Not Out Of The Woods” As She Plans First Public Outing Amid Cancer Battle

Jake Kanter
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Kate Middleton has provided the first update on her health since telling the world about her cancer diagnosis in March.

The Princess of Wales said in an update that she is making good progress with her treatment but is “not out of the woods yet” with her recovery (full statement below).

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Middleton also revealed that she will attend the Trooping of the Colour event on Saturday to mark the birthday of King Charles III. It will be her first public appearance sincer her diagnosis.

Middleton’s last public engagement was in December, when she attended the royal family’s annual Christmas service at Sandringham. She had abdominal surgery in January and her cancer was revealed in post-operative tests.

The Princess of Wales has been receiving preventative chemotherapy as part of her treatment, which she said today will continue for a “few more months.” Middleton revealed that she has “good days and bad days.”

“On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home,” she said. “On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting.”

Middleton added: “I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal.”

Kate Middleton’s full statement:

I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months. It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times.

I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days. On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.

My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months. On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home.

I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet.

I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal. Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me.

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