Princess Kate Middleton shocked the world by announcing in 2024 that she was battling an unspecified form of cancer following a noticeable absence from the public eye that had drawn attention from fans.

"It was just like talking to a friend about a really horrible time in life and how you find ways of getting through it," Katherine Field tells PEOPLE of the Princess of Wales

We don’t need to know what cancer she had,” said one woman who spoke to Kate on Tuesday. “We just know she’s been through surgery, she’s been through chemo—and one year later, my goodness, look, she is here.

Kate, the Princess of Wales, announced Tuesday that her cancer is in remission, less than one year after announcing her diagnosis. The 43-year-old princess shared the update in a statement on X, writing, "It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery."

Kate Middleton's cancer journey, diagnosed in early 2024, has inspired many. She discussed treatments like Cold Cap Therapy and shared her experiences during a hospital visit in January 2025.

Kate Middleton has been praised for her sensitive timing amid her latest move to visit the Royal Marsden Hospital, where she received treatment for cancer.