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Kate gives major video update on her cancer and what it means for her future

Kate Middleton has announced she will soon return to work now she has finished cancer treatment.

She gave the update in a video showing moments with Prince William and their kids, exploring a forest, walking through tall grass and laughing around a table.

In one scene, Kate rests her head on William’s shoulders as he clasps her hands.

‘Life as you know it can change in an instant’, Kate said. ‘And we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.

‘The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you.

‘With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything.

‘This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted.

‘Of simply loving and being loved.’

Kate wearing a light blue dress as she rests her hand on William's shoulder and holds his hand as they sit on a jacket on the grass in a forest.
Kate Middleton has taken the opportunity to spend more quality time with her husband and three kids (Picture: Kensington Palace)
Kate leans into daughter Charlotte who has her arm around George's shoulder, while Kate places her hand on the leg of William, who cuddles in a seemingly growling Louis as they sit smiling in a field.
All three of William and Kates’ kids managed to pose with smiles as they looked at the camera (Picture: Kensington Palace)

The Princess of Wales disappeared from public view for months before revealing in March that she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy.

It calmed a storm of speculation surrounding her whereabouts and wellbeing as she remained concealed from public eye.

Since then she has only made two official appearances, once on the Buckingham Palace balcony with the Royal Family during the Trooping the Colour in June.

Kate presented a trophy at Wimbledon the following month. Behind the scenes, she has continued working on projects, such as one on farmers’ mental health.

Kate Middleton smiles and waves in a purple short-sleeved dress at Wimbledon.
Kate received a standing ovation during her last public appearance (Picture: AFP / PA)
The three kids stood in black suits with white shirts and blue ties, or a black dress with white trim for the princess, stood in front of William as he wears a red uniform adorned with medals and gold ribbon, and Kate in a white dress with a slanted wide-rimmed white hat.
It was a recently rare moment of the Royal Family out in force when they emerged on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in the summer (Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Describing the relief of chemotherapy ending after an ‘incredibly tough’ nine months, Kate announced she will soon return to her royal duties.

She won’t be back in the spotlight full-time, however, sticking to a light programme of public engagements for the rest of the year as she recovers.

But she does intend to join King Charles for a national service at the Cenotaph on November 10

Kate said: ‘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.

Kate's hair falls in waves over her blue and white dress as she walks through a field of grain.

Kate’s cancer announcement in March came after weeks of conspiracy theories about what had happened to her (Picture: Kensington Palace)

Kate's hair waves over her white dress, spotted blue, as she walks through a field of tall white and yellow flowers.
The collection of intimate and tranquil moments were shared in a video update released today (Picture: Kensington Palace)

‘I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.

‘Despite all that has gone before, I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life.’

Although the speculation and conspiracy theories from the early days of Kate’s diagnosis faded away, public concern has continued through her treatment.

Today she thanked well-wishers and sent her own regards to people still living with cancer.

One of the kids climbs on a hay bale as Kate and the other two run through a field of cut yellow grass.
The family was all fun and smiles in the video updating the public on Kate’s health (Picture: Will Marr)
Kate smiles as she looks at her held-out palm surrounded by fern leaves.
Kate’s chemotherapy started around the same time as King Charles was diagnosed with cancer (Picture: Kensington Palace)

She said: ‘William and I are so grateful for the support we have received and have drawn great strength from all those who are helping us at this time.

‘Everyone’s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling.

‘To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey – I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand.

‘Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright.’

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