Kate Middleton shared a rare update on her health. The Princess of Wales was diagnosed with cancer in March 2024, though most details remain private. Many admire the beloved royal for her advocacy for children’s mental health,

Many of Kate Middleton’s Christmas Day walkabout conversations at Sandringham centered around being diagnosed with cancer, as the Princess of Wales was earlier in 2024.

The royal family's Christmas Day trip was the first time Kate Middleton chatted with members of the public since her cancer diagnosis, and one spilled about what she said.

Kate publicly announced her diagnosis in March, months after a scheduled abdominal procedure uncovered the presence of cancerous cells. As she withdrew from her normal schedule of royal engagements, Kate’s parents–Carole and Michael Middleton–stepped in to help her with her kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

The Princess and Princess of Wales and their three children attended Christmas Day church services on Wednesday morning along with King Charles III.

Kate Middleton shared a hopeful and inspiring message for her Christmas carol service after battling cancer. According to The Sun, the Princess of Wales, 42, recorded the message as part of her annual “Together at Christmas” service that she hosted earlier this month and will be televised on Christmas Eve.

After sharing news of her cancer diagnosis in March, Princess Kate retreated from the spotlight for the majority of 2024. In September, she announced that she'd completed chemotherapy and would be making a slow return to her official royal duties.

Kate Middleton spent much of 2024 battling cancer. In September, she thankfully announced that she is “cancer-free.” And so on Christmas Day, Kate shared her appreciation for the gift of life and said that she’s “hugely grateful” after her cancer battle.