Kate Middleton has marked World Cancer Day by sharing two new personal images and an emotional message.
The Princess of Wales, who is in remission from cancer, shared two pictures, including one taken by her son Prince Louis, showing her standing proud in an atmospheric woodland.
It came with the message: “Don’t forget to nurture all that which lies beyond the disease. C #WorldCancerDay.
Spending more time in nature has been important to the Princess over the past year, which is reflected in both images.
The message concluded with a ‘C’, indicating the post was a personal note from Kate, reports the Mirror.
The Princess of Wales announced she was in remission in mid-January, after almost a year had passed since her diagnosis.
She openly spoke about her treatment journey and talked about adapting to a “new normal” while looking forward to a “fulfilling year ahead.”
In an emotional statement on Twitter, she 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.
“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.”
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