Kate Middleton has announced she has finished chemotherapy for cancer in an emotional update this afternoon (9 September).

The Princess of Wales appeared in a very personal video with her family, confirming she’ll be retuning to public duties following this positive development.

Discussing her cancer journey, Kate’s message is spoken over images showing her and her husband with their three kids, enjoying the outdoors, walking through woods and the couple shown cuddling as they hold hands.

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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…

The royal describes the past nine months since her serious health issues began as ‘incredibly tough for us as a family’ and how the ‘cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone’, with the experience giving her a ‘new perspective on everything’.

In the video, Kate says: “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.

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“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.”

The Princess is going to carry on working from home, but she hopes to return to a light programme of public duties for the rest of this year.

With a focus on making a full recovery, she’s aiming to make a handful of engagements in the coming months.

Kate is also working towards appearing with the rest of the Royal Family at the annual Remembrance Sunday service staged at the Cenotaph in Whitehall on 10 November.

The Princess has completed her course of chemotherapy treatment. (Handout)

The princess’ Christmas Carol concert at Westminster Abbey has become a firm fixture in the royal calendar in recent years and she has begun working with her team on the project.

More to follow.

A doctor has explained exactly what ‘preventative chemotherapy’ is, following Kate Middleton’s announcement.

The Princess of Wales posted a health update video on X this evening through Kensington Royal’s official account.

The video comes following weeks of speculation and conspiracies surrounding her health, that were amplified after the photo she posted on Mother’s Day was admittedly edited.

In tonight’s two minute clip, the Princess explained: “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful.

“However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.

“This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.”

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She also credited her husband and children for helping her through the past few months, asked for privacy until she is ready to assume her royal duties again.

Many have been left wondering what ‘preventative chemotherapy’ actually is though, with the Princess of Wales revealing that she will be undergoing it.

Consultant oncologist Professor Pat Price went on LBC to explain what it actually is, saying: “What that is, is that when a cancer has been surgically removed and taken away, we sometimes give chemotherapy afterwards just in case, there’s any cells that were missed or escaped.

“And that can take the form of either tablets or injections, usually for a limited amount of time, and then stopped.” She explained.

The medical expert labelled it as ‘just in case’ chemotherapy.

Host Tom Swarbrick then asked: “How long, again, in theory, would a course of preventative chemotherapy last?”

Professor Price answered: “Well, some tablets are given, say, 14 days out of the month.

“Some injections are given once every three weeks, so we’re not to know what it is but she’ll be probably undergoing treatment for several months now, intermittently, as an outpatient,

“And this is the time, she needs some time and space to look after her health as well,” the doctor concluded.

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Several members of the public have come out in support for the Princess following the news, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also issuing a statement to show his support for William and Kate.

The news comes after a reported investigation was launched at The London Clinic after staff allegedly tried to access the Princess of Wales’s private medical records amid speculation of her whereabouts since she was admitted to the hospital for abdominal surgery on 16 January.

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Kate Middleton has provided us with a health update after revealing her shock cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

The Princess of Wales previously announced in March that she is undergoing cancer treatment.

Here is what she said at the time:

Taking to social media this evening (14 June), Middleton opened up about the current state of her health.

In a statement, the 42-year-old said: “I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months.

“It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times.

“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days.

“On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting.

“But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.

Kate Middleton knows she is ‘not out of the woods yet’. (PA/Matt Porteous)

“My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months.

“On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home.

“I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet.

“I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty.

“Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal.

“Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me.”

The Princess of Wales revealed she was undergoing cancer treatment back in March. (X)

Earlier this month, it appeared that her husband, Prince William, shared some positive news during a D-Day memorial event in Portsmouth on 5 June.

As shown in BBC’s coverage of the event, the 41-year-old is seen chatting to a veteran, who asked him if Kate was ‘getting better’.

“Yes, she’d have loved to be here,” the Prince appeared to have responded.

This comes after the father-of-three was asked about his wife’s health during a hospital visit to the Isles of Scilly on 10 May.

“May I ask how Princess Kate is doing?” hospital administrator Tracy Smith asked him.

“She’s doing well, thank you,” he replied.

Following rumours and conspiracies surrounding the condition of the Princess in the past few weeks, she has finally spoken up and clarified her situation.

In the video, she said: “I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you, personally, for all the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I have been recovering from surgery.

“It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I’ve had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful.

“In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful.

“However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.

“This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.”

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“As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment.

“But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be ok.

“As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.

“Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too. As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both.

“We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment. My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery.

“At this time, I am also thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone.”

The statement has left many members of the UK public in shock, and they were quick to offer their support.

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One user commented: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and children. The whole country is behind you”

As another said: “Hopefully all the jokes/speculation on here will stop now.

“Very best wishes to you and your family.”

A third posted: “This is incredibly brave of you to share after these past few months. My thoughts are with you and your family Catherine. We love you”

And a fourth put: “May your treatment be successful and your wellness improve. Take care of yourself and your family.”

Kate was admitted to the hospital for abdominal surgery on 16 January.

Kensington Palace previously said Kate’s condition was not cancer-related and that the Princess wished for her personal medical information to remain private.

Prince William has issued an update on Kate Middleton’s health following her shock cancer diagnosis.

In March this year, the Princess of Wales revealed she has been undergoing cancer treatment, which came after much speculation online about her whereabouts.

Breaking her silence, she thanked the public for their support and said it had been ‘an incredibly tough couple of months’ for her entire family.

“In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful,” Kate said.

“However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.”

The royal described it as a ‘huge shock’ as she added that she was ‘getting stronger every day’.

Kate concluded the statement with: “At this time, I am also thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer.

In March, Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis was revealed. (Kensington Palace)

“For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone.”

And earlier this week, the Prince of Wales gave a positive update about his wife’s health.

William was chatting with members of the public at James’ Place Newcastle on Tuesday (30 April) when well-wishers asked how they were.

In a video shared on social media, one of the women asked the Prince: “Do you mind if I ask how your wife and children are?”

“We’re all doing well, thank you,” the dad-of-three responded. And the royal fan continued: “And obviously Catherine?”

“We’re all doing well,” he said.

During a visit to a high school last week, Prince William was given gifts to take home for his wife.

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Kerry Whitehouse, the St. Michael’s Church of England High School’s senior mental health lead, told PEOPLE the goodies included Lego sunflowers because ‘building things is therapeutic and sunflowers represent happiness positivity and strength’.

There were also sunflower seeds ‘to sow seeds of positivity’.

Kate also said in her statement in March regarding her diagnosis: “As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment.

“But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be ok.

“As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.”