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.

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.

"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