The Princess of Wales has said ‘it is a relief to now be in remission’ from cancer and that she is ‘looking forward to a fulfilling year’.
In a message on social media, signed ‘C’, Catherine thanked staff at the Royal Marsden Hospital for her ‘exceptional’ care.
‘I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well during the past year,’ the post read.
‘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 has been exceptional.
‘In my new role as Joint Patron of The Royal Marsden, my hope is that by supporting groundbreaking research and clinical excellence, as well as promoting patient and family wellbeing, we might save many more lives, and transform the experience of all those impacted by cancer.
‘It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal.
‘I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support.’
The Princess of Wales walking into the Royal Marsden Hospital during today’s visit
A message on social media, signed ‘C’, 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’
The Princess of Wales wraps patient Rebecca Mendelsohn in a huge hug
The Princess of Wales meets Scout, the Royal Marsden Hospital’s therapy dog
The Princess of Wales pictured today speaking to patients at the Royal Marsden hospital, where she received treatment
The Princess of Wales talks with patient Peter Burton at the Royal Marsden Hospital today
Of the importance of looking after oneself during and after treatment, she said: ‘I really felt like I needed to get the sun. You need loads of water and loads of sunlight.’
When one woman’s machinery started beeping during their conversation, signalling treatment was needed, she said: ‘I recognise that beep!’
Hearing about one man’s diagnosis, the Princess said: ‘The body is amazing at telling us “You need to take time out”.’
Ruth Bosworth, whose husband Richard was having treatment, told the Princess she had ‘managed the children [George, Charlotte and Louis] so well’, making her smile warmly. ‘Oh, that’s kind,’ she replied.
A number of the patients opened the conversation by asking how the Princess was feeling. She replied that she was doing well, but recalled the cycle of treatment, saying ‘Sometimes you feel relatively well, and then you have another one’.
‘Sometimes from the outside we all think “You’ve finished treatment and you go back to things”. But it’s hard to get back to normal,’ she said
As she walked through the main entrance of the hospital’s Chelsea site, the Princess – dressed in a long brown winter coat and heels – was heard to say: ‘Coming in the front entrance here, having made so many quiet, private visits, actually it’s quite nice.’
Sitting down to talk to one lady who was undergoing treatment while wearing a cold cap to prevent hair loss, Catherine said: ‘When did you first start treatment? Oh, today? How are you finding it?’
The Princess of Wales arrives for a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea today
She hugged one well-wisher and told them: ‘I wanted to come and show my support for the amazing work that’s going on here and for those who are going through treatment and having such a hard time. Are you OK? There is light at the end of that tunnel. Very nice to meet you and best of luck. You are in the best of hands.’
Chatting with staff, Catherine said: ‘You think treatment’s finished, crack on with that… daily tasks, but that’s still like a real challenge. And talking… the words totally disappear… understanding that as a patient, yes there are side effects around treatment, but actually there are more long-term side effects.’
And she told one patient: ‘The resilience you need to get through, first of all, a small taster of what you’ve gone through… It’s to keep coming back… to be as positive as you are. The treatments are really so different and so varied, it impacts families differently.’
It came as Kensington Palace revealed that the Princess will join her husband as joint royal patron of The Royal Marsden, a role that Prince William’s mother Diana, Princess of Wales, once held before her.
A spokesman told the Mail: ‘The Princess wanted to make the journey to both show her gratitude to the incredible team, but also highlight the world-leading care and treatment the Marsden provides.’
As revealed by the Mail on Sunday earlier this month, today’s visit is one of a small number of engagements Catherine will undertake this year as part of a deliberately slow and measured return to duties.
Indeed, Kensington Palace were keen to stress today that the guidance around her return to public-facing engagements has not changed and that it would continue to be ‘gradual’.
‘Today was about visiting the Marsden to reflect on her own personal journey,’ an aide emphasised.
The Princess of Wales talks with patient Richard Bosworth at the Royal Marsden Hospital today
The Princess of Wales during her visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London this morning
The Princess of Wales talks with patient Katherine Field at the Royal Marsden Hospital today
The Princess of Wales talks with patient Peter Burton at the Royal Marsden Hospital today
Kate tells Royal Marsden staff ‘so grateful for care I received’
The Princess of Wales speaks to a patient at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London today
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The Princess of Wales during her visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London this morning
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The Princess of Wales during a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London this morning
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The Princess of Wales talks with patient Peter Burton at the Royal Marsden Hospital today
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The Princess shared details of her own treatment and met with other cancer patients, swapping stories about their time at the Marsden.
She joked that it was a novelty for her to enter through the front door, adding that it was ‘quite nice’ to see the proper reception.
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She told numerous patients that it was so important to keep ‘doing the things that give you joy’, adding that a cancer diagnosis ‘makes you appreciate all the small things in life that you take for granted’.
The Princess also spoke to doctors and nurses involved in care and research, as well as pilot projects at the Marsden to improve holistic care.
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Speaking of receiving a diagnosis, she said: ‘It’s the uncertainty of that initial diagnosis. It’s such a wealth of information. Understanding the diagnosis, it’s a massive amount of information to take on as a patient. Having that continuity, in the clinical setting and outside in the home setting, is so important.’
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The Princess of Wales talks with members of staff during a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital
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In a discussion about holistic care, she repeated that the ‘continuity is so important, on good days and bad days’.
She added: ‘I feel like it’s sometimes for the loved ones around us. They need support just as much as I did as the patient.’
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The Princess also praised the Marsden staff highly, saying she had heard from many patients about how much their care had helped.
‘Whilst they don’t want to be there, they’re very grateful for everything the Marsden does,’ she said.
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Her final official introduction was to Scout, the on-hand Pets As Therapy dog.
Bending over to stroke Scout, who offered her a paw, the Princess said: ‘I bet patients absolutely love her.’
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She seemed surprised at how many people were waiting to see her outside of the medical treatment room, and stopped to say hello.
As she left the hospital, the Princess made an mini impromptu walkabout among patients and their supporters, who had gathered in the corridor to see her.
The Princess of Wales talks with patient Richard Bosworth at the Royal Marsden Hospital today
The Princess of Wales during her visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London this morning
The Princess of Wales walked through the main entrance of the hospital’s Chelsea site
The Princess of Wales during her visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London this morning
