Princess of Wales speaks of 'fear and exhaustion' of cancer battle in new video

The Princess of Wales has spoken of the "fear and exhaustion" that she and others battling cancer face.

Catherine, 44, who announced she was in remission last year, reflected on her own experience in a video message to mark World Cancer Day.

The princess said a diagnosis "touches so many lives...not only patients".

Watch the video above.

In the message, shared on Wednesday, she said: "On World Cancer Day, my thoughts are with everyone who is facing a cancer diagnosis, undergoing treatment or finding their way through recovery.

"Cancer touches so many lives. Not only patients, but the families and friends and caregivers who walk beside them.

"As anyone who has experienced this journey will know, it's not linear.

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"There are moments of fear and exhaustion. But also moments of strength, kindness and profound connection."

The video included footage from her visit to The Royal Marsden Hospital in London, where she had a course of preventative chemotherapy.

Kate was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer soon after having abdominal surgery in January, 2024, and revealed her health battle to the world three months later.

When she returned to the hospital in January, 2025, and confirmed she was in remission, the princess thanked doctors and nurses there for their "care, support and compassion".

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.

"We couldn't have asked for more. The care and advice we have received throughout my time as a patient have been exceptional."

The Prince and Princess of Wales were later announced as joint patrons of the hospital.

Kate has previously spoken of how having cancer drastically changed her outlook on life and had given her a "new perspective on everything".

In January the princess released the fourth and final video in her Mother Nature series that highlighted the healing power of nature.

Kate has spoken often about how being within the natural world helped with her recovery.

In the video titled 'Winter' – shared on her 44th birthday – the princess reflected on her own journey, nearly two years after her diagnosis.

She said: "I find myself reflecting on how deeply grateful I am. For the rivers within us flow with ease, fears washed away, cleanse and purify. Come to peace with our tears and discover what it means to be alive".

The princess also shared a message alongside the video's release.

"The Mother Nature series has been a deeply personal, creative reflection on how nature has helped me heal.

"But it is also a story about the power of nature and creativity in collective healing.

"There is so much we can learn from mother nature, as we look to build a happier, healthier world. C".

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