Overview
- Kensington Palace announced on 22 March 2024 that the Princess had begun preventative chemotherapy following major abdominal surgery that uncovered cancer in post‑operative tests.
- She confirmed on 9 September 2024 that chemotherapy had finished, cautioning that full recovery would take time as she eased back into public duties.
- In 2026 she has increased engagements yet is keeping a measured pace, with recent appearances in Wales for St David’s Day and in Hampshire for St Patrick’s Day.
- Her post‑treatment focus features the healing role of nature and the arts, including the Mother Nature film series launched in 2025 and new engagements highlighting the power of creativity.
- She has cut back on alcohol, a change she discussed publicly in January 2025, and has emphasized family time after reassuring her children early on with the words, “I am going to be ok.”