Kate Middleton is having “good days and bad days” as she recovers from cancer.
The Princess of Wales recalled in an interview with Country Life, published on Tuesday, that she was “told in hospital that (her) recovery would not be linear” and that “it would take time”.
She compared this experience to nature, saying, “Periods of rest, reflection, and renewal are just as important as times of growth. »
Middleton, 44, looked forward to the outdoors as a “restorative environment.”
She explained: “Humans have always looked to nature. Whether it’s the beach for rejuvenation and recovery, the countryside for peace and perspective, or the mountains for solitude, people have long sought solace in the natural world. … It’s vital to incorporate nature into someone’s recovery process.”
As for how she maintained hope during her “darkest time,” Middleton said she reminded herself, “We are not alone and we are interconnected with something greater than ourselves.” »
The royal made her cancer diagnosis public in March 2024, two months after making headlines for undergoing abdominal surgery.
By September 2024, Middleton had completed her chemotherapy treatment and announced that she was no longer cancer-free.
“My road to healing and full recovery is long,” she said at the time. “I must continue to take each day as it comes. However, I look forward to returning to work and undertaking some additional public engagements in the coming months when I am able.”
Middleton then referenced her husband, Prince William, and their three children — Prince George, 13, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8 — calling her “complex, scary and unpredictable” health journey “incredibly difficult” for their family.
“This time has mostly reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple but important things in life, which many of us often take for granted,” she told her Instagram followers.
Earlier this year, Middleton wrote a lengthy Instagram post about the “moments of fear and exhaustion” she battled as a cancer patient.
She noted that there were “also moments of strength, kindness and deep connection” during her illness.
As for William, the 44-year-old admitted in October 2025’s “The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy” that he went to “some pretty not great places” mentally when his wife was diagnosed.
However, he assured viewers: “Everything is moving in the right direction.”
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