“I wanted to come and show my support”: Princess Kate Middleton visited the Royal Marsden Hospital in London this Tuesday, where she was treated for her cancer, to thank the staff and provide her support to patients.
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“I wanted to come and show my support […] to those who are undergoing treatment and going through such a difficult time,” said the princess, who has just celebrated her 43rd birthday. She also praised the “extraordinary work” carried out in this hospital. “Entering here through the main entrance, after having made so many discreet and private visits, it’s quite nice actually,” confided the princess, in front of the hospital, which is located in the chic district of Chelsea, in the west of the British capital.
“Relief” and “gratitude”
Kate announced in March 2024 that she had been diagnosed with cancer, the nature of which has not been revealed, and that she had started chemotherapy. In September, she said with “relief” that she had finished her treatment, in a video filmed with William and their three children. His location of treatment had not previously been revealed.
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Kate, who is the wife of William, the heir to the throne, “wanted to make this visit to show her gratitude to this incredible team and to highlight the world-leading care that Marsden provides”, the palace said of Kensington in a press release.
“I wish I could help more”
The princess spent about an hour in the hospital. In particular, she spoke with a patient who had just received her first treatment.
When she left, she hugged a woman visiting the hospital. “I’m sorry. I wish I could help more,” said the princess, visibly moved. “There is light at the end of the tunnel. I am very happy to meet you and I wish you good luck,” she added. “You are in good hands. » Kate became the godmother of the Royal Marsden Hospital on Tuesday, of which William was already the godfather.