‘Please know that you are not alone’

THE Princess of Wales issued a new heartfelt personal video message to mark World Cancer Day, telling those affected by the disease: “Please know that you are not alone.”

- LAURA ELSTON

Catherine describes how a cancer journey has “moments of fear and exhaustion” but also “moments of strength, kindness and profound connection”.

The princess, who is in remission after being diagnosed with cancer in 2024, stresses how cancer touches “so many lives”, adding: “Today is a reminder of the importance of care, understanding and hope.”

She focused on the nonlinear nature of a cancer journey from diagnosis through to recovery.

Catherine has been carrying out more regular engagements after slowly easing back into her public royal duties over the past year and a half.

The princess’s narration is accompanied by footage of her visit in January last year to London’s Royal Marsden Hospital, on the day she confirmed she was in remission.

She made the emotional return to the Marsden, where she was treated, to comfort fellow patients.