Kate Middleton, 43, has opened up about the emotional toll of recovering from cancer following a visit to Colchester Hospital’s wellbeing garden on July 2. She planted ‘Catherine’s Rose’ to honor those affected by cancer and shared her struggles with the post-treatment phase.

Kate first revealed her diagnosis in March 2024, began preventative chemotherapy, and completed her treatment nine months later. In January, she confirmed she was in remission, calling it “a relief to now be in remission” and added, “I remain focused on recovery.”

In her latest update, Kate admitted the phase after treatment is “really, really difficult.” She explained, “You’re not necessarily under the clinical team any longer, but you’re not able to function normally at home as you perhaps once used to.”

She reflected on chemo’s toll, saying, “There are good days and bad days. On bad days, you feel weak, tired… But on the good days… you want to make the most of feeling well.” Kate emphasized that recovery is not immediate, adding, “You have to find your new normal, and it’s a rollercoaster.”

Kate is expected to attend next week’s state banquet for French President Emmanuel Macron at Windsor Castle.