Today, Kate Middleton returned to the Royal Marsden Hospital to greet patients and staff, just mere months after she had quietly undergone chemotherapy treatment at the London facility. The emotional visit marked the Princess’s first public appearance of 2025 and her first solo outing in over a year. Shortly after, Kate announced that she’s in remission from cancer and looks forward to a “fulfilling” 2025.
Kate slipped into a selection of her wardrobe favorites for the occasion. The Princess layered a turtleneck dress in a deep burgundy color under a strong-shouldered wool coat. Her jacket featured black buttons and sculptural pockets on either side. The Blazé Milano piece appears to be an elongated version of the same blazer Kate wore during a Christmas day appearance in 2021.
According to a Kensington Palace spokesperson, “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.”
After her visit, Kate took to Instagram where she shared an update on her health. “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery,” the princess wrote. “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.”
“I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well during the past year,” Kate added.
In September 2024, the Princess announced that she had completed her chemotherapy treatment after she was diagnosed with cancer earlier in the year.
“As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment,” Kate said in a video shared to her and William’s social media. “The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family,” she added. “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 is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you. With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything,” the Princess noted at the time.
