Adorable new picture of Kate Middleton with William and three children issued as Princess announces end to chemotherapy
An adorable new picture of The Princess of Wales alongside her husband William and three children has been issued as she announces the end to her preventative chemotherapy treatment.
Princess Kate, 42, confirmed her cancer diagnosis in a video message in March, revealing that the after undergoing major abdominal surgery, test results showed 'cancer had been present'.
In a poignant new video, shared by Kensington Palace, the Princess announced her preventative chemotherapy treatment had ended as she provided an honest update on her treatment, recovery and experience.
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In the footage, showing Kate and her family enjoying time together on the beach and walking through the forest, a voiceover can be heard, recorded by the Princess.
One particularly adorable shot shows the Royals hugging one another and smiling. The Princess has her arms around daughter Charlotte and eldest son George, with William and Louis sat at the end.
Kate has said her and her family have been 'blown away' by messages of support from well-wishers, opening up on her own personal experiences throughout treatment.
In the message, The Princess of Wales confirmed her preventative chemotherapy has now ended, but revealed the last nine months have been 'incredibly tough' for her and her family.
"As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment," she is heard saying. "The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life 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.
"The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you. With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything.
"This 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. Of simply loving and being loved."
The Princess is understood to be returning to a 'light programme' of public engagements for the rest of this year as she continues to recover and has recently started to work from home.
Princess Kate said her focus is remaining 'cancer free' but will be taking 'each day as it comes', with a 'long path to recovery'.
In an emotional video address released in March, Kate said the disease was discovered after she underwent abdominal surgery in January this year.