Prince William warns that Kate Middleton still has a long journey ahead after declaring she is cancer-free.

In March 2024, Princess Catherine of Wales disclosed her cancer diagnosis.

Prince William warns that Kate Middleton still has a long journey ahead after declaring she is cancer-free.
Prince William warns that Kate Middleton still has a long journey ahead after declaring she is cancer-free.

On Tuesday, Prince William appeared in public in Wales after his wife Kate Middleton announced on Monday that she is cancer-free.

The British royal heir visited the Swiss Valley Community Primary School in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, and interacted with children. However, he also took time to engage with the crowd outside who were eager to converse with him.

The prince shared his thoughts on Princess Catherine's health revelation during his interview with the media.

A photo of Prince William speaking to the public
Prince William engaged in conversation with members of the public following his visit to the Swiss Valley Community Primary School. (Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince William in a navy suit ushers wife Kate Middleton in a patterned suit holding a bouquet of flowers
Prince William commented on Kate Middleton's recent announcement that she had completed chemotherapy and is "cancer free." (Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images)

He informed the press, as reported by the BBC, that while it's good news, there is still a considerable distance to cover.

A day after Middleton released a video about her cancer battle, the prince issued a cautionary response.

The past nine months have been incredibly challenging for our family. Life can change in an instant, and we've had to learn to navigate through the turbulent waters and uncharted territory," she said, with a vivid image of her family spending time outdoors. "The cancer journey is a complex, frightening, and unpredictable experience for everyone, especially those closest to us." She added, "This time has made William and me appreciate and be thankful for the simple yet essential things in life that we often overlook. It's about simply loving and being loved.

Prince William looks at the camera as Kate Middleton in a maroon outfit has her body faced away from the camera
The Princess of Wales stressed the importance of taking nothing for granted. (Leon Neal/Getty Images)

"My focus now is to stay cancer-free, even though I have completed chemotherapy. My journey to complete healing and full recovery is still a long way off, and I must take each day as it comes. Despite this, I am excited to return to work and participate in more public engagements in the coming months."

In March, Middleton announced her cancer diagnosis, and in May, she attended the Trooping the Colour ceremony, her first major royal event since the diagnosis.

Prince William in red, along with Kate Middleton in white and their three children all wave from the balcony at Buckingham Palace
Princess Catherine beamed on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour ceremony in May. (Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images)

In the video, Middleton expressed her gratitude for the support she and Prince William had received during this time. She stated that the kindness, empathy, and compassion of everyone had been truly humbling. Middleton also encouraged those going through their own cancer journey to remain strong and find hope in the darkness.

Kate Middleton in a bright purple dress beams and looks to her right at Wimbledon
Kate Middleton was all smiles while making an appearance at Wimbledon in July. (Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)

In March, the Princess of Wales revealed in a pre-recorded message that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy. The palace had previously announced in January that the Princess of Wales had undergone abdominal surgery.

Middleton has not publicly disclosed what kind of cancer she was diagnosed with.

by Caroline Thayer

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