Princess Kate Middleton chose to address her ongoing cancer battle in her own time. Kate's last official public appearance before taking a break was in December 2023. One month later, Kensington Palace confirmed that Kate wouldn't be involved in any royal engagements until after April at the earliest due to a planned abdominal surgery.

Kate Middleton will be celebrating her 43rd birthday later this week and one royal expert has suggested she is being 'very careful' in the build up to the big day

Kate Middleton shared a rare update on her health. The Princess of Wales was diagnosed with cancer in March 2024, though most details remain private. Many admire the beloved royal for her advocacy for children’s mental health,

Prince William, the Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, called 2024 "brutal" and the "hardest year of my life." Both King Charles and Kate Middleton were diagnosed with cancer.

Kate, Princess of Wales, is gradually returning to her royal duties after being diagnosed with cancer in 2024 - but a warning has been issued that it will be a 'slow continuation'