Kate talks of being in remission from cancer

Kate talks of being in remission from cancer – thanks the team

The Princess of Wales made a surprise return to the Royal Marsden Hospital to personally thank staff who looked after her during her cancer treatment.

Kate spoke to workers and patients at the London hospital in an important moment in her “personal journey” four months after confirming she was cancer-free.

The solo engagement also marked the first time Royal Marsden named as the hospital the princess underwent preventative chemotherapy 10 months ago.

As Catherine thanked staff she empathised with cancer patients about the “tough” treatment. But reassured them there was “light at the end of that tunnel”.

She announced her diagnosis last March before she revealed in September she had completed her chemotherapy, saying: “Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus.”

Cancer Research UK says the word “remission” means that after treatment there is no sign of the cancer.

The charity says some cancers can come back so doctors tend to use the word remission not “cure”.