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.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, confirmed Tuesday that her cancer is in remission during a visit with the staff and patients of the Royal Marsden in Chelsea.

Princess Kate made an emotional visit to The Royal Marsden Hospital, expressing gratitude to the staff and offering hope to cancer patients. Having re

Kate Middleton visited the Royal Marsden Hospital in London on Tuesday, Jan. 14, where she received chemotherapy treatment after her cancer diagnosis last year. See all the photos here

The Princess of Wales revealed Tuesday that her cancer is in remission, following treatment earlier this year at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.

For her first official solo appearance in over a year, Princess Kate met with cancer patients and the team at London's Royal Marsden Hospital.

Angela Terry tells PEOPLE that the Princess of Wales' stop at the hospital served as "a great message of hope"

"The princess’s presence on the wards was so encouraging and sent the message 'I went through this just like you, and you can overcome it, too'."

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.