Kate Middleton makes rare comment on cancer battle

Kate Middleton has made a rare comment on her battle with cancer at her fourth annual carol service at Westminster Abbey.

Kate Middleton makes rare comment on cancer battle. Image: AFP/ Adrian Dennis

Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton made a rare comment about her cancer journey while speaking to pop star Paloma Faith at her fourth annual carol service at Westminster Abbey on Friday 6 December.

KATE MIDDLETON MAKES RARE COMMENT ON CANCER JOURNEY

Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton spoke about her cancer journey to pop tar Paloma Faith at her fourth annual carol service which took place on Friday 6 December at Westminster Abbey.

Princess Kate opened expressed that she had no idea 2024 was going to be the way it was, referencing her battle with cancer. In March, Kate revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer. She underwent chemotherapy and in September she revealed that she cancer-free.

“I didn’t know this year was going to be the year that I’ve just had,” said Kate in a video shared on U.K.’s Channel 5 News‘s X page.

“The unplanned,” Faith chimed in.

“The unplanned, exactly. But I think lots of people this year have had such challenging times,” she continued.

KATE MIDDLETON RETURNS TO ROYAL DUTIES

Princess Kate made her return to royal duties on Tuesday 3 December, after a long absence following time away while battling cancer.

The Princess of Wales was joined by her husband, Prince William, at a welcome event for the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and his wife Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim al-Thani on Tuesday 3 December.

As reported by Page Six, this year’s service titled Royal Carols: Together at Christmas, will air on Christmas Eve 24 December.

“This year’s service provides a moment to reflect upon the importance of love and empathy, and how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives,” Kensington Palace said in a statement in November.

“The service will shine a light on individuals from all over the UK who have shown love, kindness and empathy in others in their communities, whether on a personal level with friends and family, through their work or as they selflessly give up their time through volunteering,” read the statement.