Kate Middleton’s health has been under close watch ever since her hospitalization in January 2024. On January 17, 2024, Kensington Palace revealed that the Princess of Wales had undergone planned abdominal surgery at The London Clinic, stressing that the procedure was successful. Shortly after the statement was released, her husband Prince William was seen going to visit her in the hospital.
A few months later, on March 22, 2024, Kate announced in a video message that post-operative tests had found cancer and that she had begun chemotherapy. By September 9, 2024, she shared that she had completed her chemotherapy and was now focused on staying “cancer free.”
“As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment,” the princess said in her statement. “Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes.”
A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales
As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment.
The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an… pic.twitter.com/9S1W8sDHUL
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) September 9, 2024
Fortunately, Kate announced that she was in remission in 2025.Here is everything to know about Kate’s past health concerns and how she’s doing now.
On January 17, 2024, Kensington Palace released an unprecedented statement, revealing that the Princess of Wales was hospitalized.
“Her Royal Highness was admitted to hospital for planned abdominal surgery,” the palace’s statement read. “The surgery was successful, and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery. Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.”
