'Relieved' Kate in remission as she focuses on recovery

Princess also visits London hospital where she was a patient

- ALEX CROFT

Kate Middleton has confirmed her cancer is in remission, revealing her relief” in an emotional message thanking the staff who treated her.

The Princess of Wales made a surprise return to the Royal Marsden Hospital, where she thanked the staff who provided her with “exceptional” care during her treatment.

She also spoke with patients at the London hospital in what she described as an important moment in her “personal journey”, four months after her chemotherapy ended.

In a message on social media, signed “C”, she said: “I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well during the past year.

“My heartfelt thanks goes to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything.

She paid tribute to the “exceptional” care and advice she received during her diagnosis, saying she and William “couldn’t have asked for more”.