Princess Kate's latest move 'speaks volumes' as royal praised over 'sensitive timing'

The Princess of Wales was praised for her “sensitive timing” in announcing that her cancer is in remission following her visit to the cancer hospital that was responsible for her treatment earlier this week.

Princess Kate stepped out in London on Tuesday for a surprise visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, where she spoke to patients and staff and even gave small glimpses of her own struggle with the illness.

Kate was diagnosed with a type of cancer last year and started a course of preventative chemotherapy, which she completed at the end of the summer.

A few hours after her visit to the hospital on Tuesday, the princess posted a personal message on social media about her visit where she announced she is now in remission.

Remission is when the patient’s signs and symptoms of cancer decrease or disappear after treatment.

Kate said: “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal.

“I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support. C”.

Since her statement, a cancer patient who met Kate on Tuesday praised the royal for her “sensitive timing”.

Angela Terry told People magazine: “It might have been difficult if she had come in talking about her experience about being in remission first because some people who are really very ill might never get to remission and that would have felt tricky.

“But she chose to do that after she had left which speaks volumes.”

Ms Terry, who was diagnosed with EGFR-positive lung cancer in 2019, added: “When I read later in the day that Kate is in remission, that doesn’t mean she’s through it.

“This disease changes you, but it also gives you an opportunity to think: ‘Okay, who am I now? Who do I want to be?'”

Regarding the future Queen’s appearance, Ms Terry said: “It was a great message of hope because she looked so well.

“We don’t need to know what cancer she had. We just know she’s been through surgery, she’s been through chemo — and one year later, my goodness, look, she is here.”