Princess Catherine of Wales said on Tuesday that she is in “clearance” of cancer after she and her husband Prince William visited a specialist hospital in London where she was treated.
“Relieved to be discharged now and focused on my recovery,” the princess posted on Instagram along with a photo of her visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital.
The couple thanked staff and met patients at the specialist cancer centre, which operates at three locations in the capital.
“I wanted to take this opportunity to thank The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well over the past year,” Catherine wrote on Instagram.
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“I extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who quietly walked with me and William as we navigated everything.
He said, “We couldn’t have asked for more. The care and advice we have received throughout my time as a patient has been exceptional.”
The visit came as Kensington Palace announced the couple had become joint patrons of the hospital.
As patrons, members of the royal family support more than 3,000 organizations such as charities and hospitals by highlighting their work through visits.
“In my new role as joint patron of The Royal Marsden, my hope is that by supporting groundbreaking research and clinical excellence, as well as promoting patient and family well-being, we can save many more lives , and can change the experience of everyone affected by cancer,” the Princess said.
The visit was said to be “incredibly touching” for the princess, also known as Kate, who turned 43 last week.
The future queen, seen as key to maintaining the royal family’s position in a changing Britain, revealed last March that she had been diagnosed with an unspecified cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy.
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