02.07.2025 17:41
Princess Kate attended a public event for the first time after a long break and shared her experiences following cancer treatment. Meeting with healthcare workers and patients at Colchester Hospital in Essex, Kate noted that the events that occur after the treatment process are often overlooked. She planted some of the "Catherine's Rose" roses, which bear her name, in the hospital garden.
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Princess Kate attended a public event for the first time after a long break. During her visit to Colchester Hospital in Essex, she shared her experience after cancer treatment with heartfelt words. Kate, who last-minute canceled her participation in the Ascot races, said she had to "find the right balance" during her recovery process.
Kate met with healthcare workers and patients in the hospital garden, planting some of the "Catherine's Rose" roses named after her in the healing garden. In her speech here, she noted that the experiences after treatment are often overlooked:
"We try to look strong during treatment, but when treatment is over, everything doesn't just end. You're no longer part of the hospital team, but it's not easy to return to your old life at home. Having someone to guide you through this process is very valuable."
Kate also emphasized that this process is "life-changing" for both patients and their families, stating, "Adjusting to a new routine takes time, and this process can sometimes be very bumpy." She added that she hopes such support areas exist in other communities as well.
Princess Kate was diagnosed with cancer in 2024 and began chemotherapy after undergoing abdominal surgery. She completed her treatment in September 2024 and announced that she entered the recovery process at the beginning of 2025.
During today's visit, 50 "Catherine's Rose" roses, which will be sold to benefit a cancer foundation, were also donated to the hospital. These special roses will be distributed to various hospital and community gardens across England. The princess drew attention with her simple and elegant style at the event.
Kate also met with the famous landscape architect Adam Frost, who designed the garden. The hospital's healing garden opened in 2024 and aims to provide a peaceful environment where patients, healthcare workers, and visitors can relax and find morale. This project was realized in collaboration with the charities supported by the Prince and Princess.
Princess Kate had also withdrawn from the Royal Ascot event she was expected to attend last month for health reasons. Sources stated that she was sad about not being able to attend but needed to prioritize her recovery process.
Prince William attended the races alone. Although Kate was not there, William, who kept his spirits up, chatted with other royal family members throughout the day. The palace stated that they are adopting a flexible approach in Kate's return to her duties.
Even though Kate could not attend Ascot, she shared an emotional message on social media as part of Children's Hospitals Week. As the patron of East Anglia and Ty Hafan Children's Hospitals, Kate highlighted the challenges families face with the following words:
"No parent expects to hear that their child has a disease that could shorten their life. This is a painful reality for thousands of families. However, with the support of children's hospitals, they are not going through this process alone."
This special day when Kate met with the public coincided with King Charles and Queen Camilla's official visit to Scotland. The King launched Royal Week with the traditional "Key Ceremony" at the Palace of Holyrood, while Queen Camilla hosted a special reception for nurses.
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