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Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, announced she has completed chemotherapy treatment in a video<\/a> posted on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThe last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family,\u201d Middleton says in the video, reading from the text\u2014\u201cA message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales\u201d\u2014that is also posted. \u201cLife 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.\u201d<\/p>\n A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales<\/p>\n As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment.<\/p>\n The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/9S1W8sDHUL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) September 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n The three-minute, six-second video features her husband, William, Prince of Wales, and their three children hiking through the forest, walking on the beach, picnicking, and playing cards. Throughout are images of the royal couple holding onto each other tightly.<\/p>\n \u201cThis 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,\u201d Middleton says. \u201cOf simply loving and being loved.\u201d<\/p>\n She does not share specifics of her diagnosis or treatment, instead focusing on how her experience has brought new perspective.<\/p>\n Back in March, Middleton announced<\/a>, in a separate video<\/a>, that she was diagnosed with an unspecified cancer. It came after public speculation swirled about her wellbeing following an abdominal surgery.\u00a0<\/p>\n A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales pic.twitter.com\/5LQT1qGarK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 22, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n Middleton says her focus now is staying cancer-free, but that she looks forward to returning to work and speaking engagements in her own time.<\/p>\n \u201cMy path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes,\u201d Middleton says. \u201cWilliam 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Middleton ends the video by expressing with sympathy for others navigating the difficulties of cancer, saying, \u201cTo all those who are continuing their own cancer journey\u2014I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Subscribe to Well Adjusted, our newsletter full of simple strategies to work smarter and live better, from the Fortune Well team.\u00a0Sign up<\/a>\u00a0for free today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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