The Princess of Wales has confirmed she is no longer receiving chemotherapy, and will return to a light program of external engagements in the coming months.
Princess Catherine in March revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer, and was receiving treatment.
In a message released on Monday afternoon, London time, the Princess said her course of chemotherapy had ended and described the past nine months as “incredibly tough”.
“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,” the princess said.
Kensington Palace did not provide any further information about the princess’s condition, and it’s understood her chemotherapy ending does not mean her treatment has ended too.
“The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown,” Princess Catherine said.
“The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you.”
It is not clear what the princess’s next public engagement will be.
After an extended absence from public-facing duties, she attended the Trooping the Colour in June.
It’s understood she is planning to attend Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Cenotaph in London in November and host a carol service in December.
The 42-year-old underwent abdominal surgery in January, and was seldom seen publicly in the weeks after — something that sparked intense media and online speculation.
In March, Princess Catherine said the cancer was uncovered in post-operative testing and her medical team had advised her to undergo a course of “preventative chemotherapy”.
Kensington Palace released a video, filmed last month, as part of Monday’s announcement, which featured the princess and her family in Norfolk.
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