Be grateful for simple things loving and being loved

THE tender family moments shared with the nation after nine months of anguish and uncertainty spoke volumes.

- LUCY THORNTON and RUSSELL MYERS

As the Princess of Wales gazed lovingly at her husband and played with their children, she wore the look of a person who had emerged from the depths of despair with renewed gratitude.

In her most candid video yet, Kate told how her chemotherapy is over and she is looking forward to resuming some royal duties.

But the Princess also spoke of the long road ahead to full recovery as she concentrates on her health.

She revealed her fight with the dreaded disease made her appreciated the simple things in life we can often for granted.

Kate, 42, said: "As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy.

"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... brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities, and with it a new perspective on everything.