Kate tells of relief at being in remission from cancer

The Princess of Wales has visited the hospital where she was treated for cancer to thank staff and meet patients, as she expressed her "relief" at being in remission.

- Caroline Davies

During a poignant unannounced visit to the Royal Marsden in London, described by palace aides as an important moment in her "personal journey", Catherine recalled her shock at her own diagnosis - and urged patients to keep positive and do "the things that give you joy".

It had not been previously disclosed which hospital the princess, who underwent chemotherapy last year, was treated at. Arriving at the hospital's main entrance, she said: "Coming in the front entrance here, having made so many quiet, private visits, actually it's quite nice."

Later, in a post on social media, the princess thanked the hospital "for looking after me so well for the past year". She gave "heartfelt thanks" to those "all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything."