In a heartfelt update on Friday, Princess Kate revealed she's continuing her chemotherapy for cancer treatment, noting she's "making good progress" with a few more months of therapy ahead. The princess, who's been mostly out of the public eye since her diagnosis earlier this year, expressed gratitude for the supportive messages that have buoyed her and Prince William through challenging times.
Despite her ongoing treatment, Kate announced her return to public life with a significant event: joining her family at a grand military parade to celebrate King Charles III's birthday on Saturday. This marks her first formal appearance since early this year when she underwent surgery that led to the cancer discovery.
Kate shared that while she's not yet fully recovered, the encouragement from well-wishers has been a source of strength. She acknowledged the ups and downs of chemotherapy, describing days of feeling weak contrasted with moments of strength when she's eager to engage in activities.
Recently, Kensington Palace released a new photo of Kate taken at the royal family's Windsor estate, coinciding with her update. Despite her health challenges, she mentioned doing some work from home and expressed a desire to gradually resume more activities on days when she feels up to it.
Notably, Kate's absence was felt at recent royal events like the Colonel's Review, where she couldn't attend due to her treatment regimen. As the honorary colonel of the Irish Guards, she conveyed her regrets to the military unit for missing the annual parade rehearsal, emphasizing her commitment to resuming her duties soon.
In a parallel health battle, King Charles III, Kate's father-in-law, has also been undergoing treatment for cancer this year. He too is gradually returning to public engagements, planning to attend the Trooping the Colour parade albeit in a carriage rather than on horseback.
Through it all, Kate remains resilient and appreciative of the support, looking forward to brighter days ahead as she continues her fight against cancer while gradually reintegrating into her public role.
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