Princess Kate pictured in three touching moments as she meets fellow cancer patients
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The Princess of Wales was pictured amid several poignant moments on Tuesday as she comforted fellow cancer patients in hospital. Making an emotional return to Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, southwest London, where she was treated, Princess Kate spoke candidly about her own diagnosis, the "shock" of her "really tough" chemotherapy and the challenges of getting back to normal.
But, in a written personal message following the visit, the royal confirmed she is in remission from cancer. Kate, 43, wrote: "It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery. "As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support.".
And it was with this strength Kate was able to comfort others who have been diagnosed with cancer. The hospital, of which Princess Kate and Prince William are now joint patrons, said her visit was "inspiring for staff and patients". At one point, the Princess had her hand near the knee of patient, looking straight into her eyes, and the woman, Katherine Field, was laughing.
Ms Field, 45, was wearing a cold cap during her chemotherapy to preserve her hair and used a "port" mechanism to deliver medicine into her arm and chest. In this poignant exchange, Kate gestured to her own arm and chest. She told Ms Field: "I got so attached to it," joking that she had hesitated when finally told "you can have it taken out" now. The Princess of Wales is not thought to have used a cold cap herself.
