Kate Middleton Visits Hospital Where She Received Cancer Treatment, Says It's Her First Time Not Arriving in Secret

the princess of wales visits the royal marsden hospital
Kate Middleton Visits Her Cancer Treatment Center Chris Jackson - Getty Images

In her first official public engagement of the year, Kate Middleton paid a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital—where she received preventative chemotherapy treatment last year.

Kate entered the hospital through the main door—which was a first for her due to keeping her treatment private—and said “I was just saying, coming in the front entrance here, having made so many quiet, private visits, actually it’s quite nice."

the princess of wales visits the royal marsden hospital
Chris Jackson - Getty Images
the princess of wales visits the royal marsden hospital
Chris Jackson - Getty Images

Kate spent time visiting cancer patients undergoing treatment, and announced that she and Prince William will be joint patrons of the hospital. In a statement, Kensington Palace said “The Princess wanted to make the journey to both show her gratitude to the incredible team, but also highlight the world leading care and treatment the Marsden provides.”

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Meanwhile, the hospital trust's Chief Executive Dame Cally Palmer said, “We were honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales to The Royal Marsden in Chelsea this morning, and are delighted that Her Royal Highness is now joining His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in becoming Joint Patrons of our specialist cancer centre. We are incredibly fortunate to receive Royal Patronage – it is inspiring for staff and patients and enables us to shine a light on the outstanding work our staff deliver every day for patients and their families.”

Kate completed her cancer treatment in September of last year, writing on Instagram that she'll be returning to royal duties slowly. As she put it, "Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes."

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