Kate Middleton made an emotional admission about her life post-cancer treatment.
While visiting Colchester Hospital on Wednesday, the Princess of Wales described the “really, really difficult” period of her life.
“You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism through treatment,” she explained. “Treatment’s done, then it’s like, ‘I can crack on, get back to normal,’ but actually [that’s not the case].”
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The 43-year-old noted that despite “not necessarily [being] under the clinical team any longer,” she was unable “to function normally at home as [she] perhaps once used to.”
Middleton added, “[Having] someone to help talk you through that, show you and guide you through that sort of phase that comes after treatment … is really valuable.”
Finding a “new normal … takes time,” the royal continued.
The 43-year-old noted that despite “not necessarily [being] under the clinical team any longer,” she was unable “to function normally at home as [she] perhaps once used to.”
Middleton added, “[Having] someone to help talk you through that, show you and guide you through that sort of phase that comes after treatment … is really valuable.”
Finding a “new normal … takes time,” the royal continued.
She completed her chemotherapy treatment in September 2024, and four months later, revealed her cancer-free status in a lengthy statement.
“I remain focused on recovery,” she wrote in January.
“As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust.”
Middleton has been slowly resuming her royal roles in the last couple of months, most recently attending Trooping the Colour in June.