Kate Middleton shares rare insight into ‘challenging’ cancer recovery: ‘It will take time’

See more of our coverage in your search results. Kate Middleton is experiencing “good days and bad days” while recovering from cancer. The Princess of Wales recalled in a Country Life interview, published Tuesday, being ” told in [the] hospital that [her] recovery would not be linear” and that “it will take time.” She compared this experience to nature, saying, “Periods of rest, reflection and renewal are equally as important as moments of growth.” Catherine, Princess of Wales, visits Chase Community Hospital in Bordon, Hampshire, England, on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Shutterstock BBC Middleton, 44, gushed over the outdoors as a “restorative environment.” She explained, “Humans have always turned to nature. Whether it is the beach for healing and recovery, the countryside for peace and perspective or the mountains to find solitude, people have long sought comfort in the natural world. … Incorporating nature into someone’s recovery pathway is vital.” As for how she maintained hope during her “darkest time,” Middleton said she reminded herself, “We are not alone and that we’re interconnected with something bigger than ourselves.” Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the Women’s Singles Final at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship in London on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Getty Images Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Prince William leave the Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. Getty Images Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! The royal went public with her cancer diagnosis in March 2024, two months after making headlines for undergoing abdominal surgery. By September 2024, Middleton had completed her chemotherapy treatment and announced she was cancer-free. “My path to healing and full recovery is long,” she said at the time. “I must continue to take each day as it comes. I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.” Prince William kisses Kate Middleton in a photo for Valentine’s Day. princeandprincessofwales/Instagram Prince William and Kate Middleton stand with their children George, Charlotte, and Louis on June 14, 2025. princeandprincessofwales/Instagram Middleton went on to reference her husband, Prince William, and their three kids — Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis — calling “the last nine months … incredibly tough” for their family. “Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown,” she told her Instagram followers. This is a developing story… Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!