All the Emotional Photos from Kate Middleton's Visit to the Hospital Where She Received Cancer Treatment Last Year
Mar. 15, 2025Kate Middleton and Peter Burton.Photo:Chris Jackson/Getty
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Kate Middletonis giving thanks to the hospital workers who treated her after hercancer diagnosislast year.On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Princess of Walesmade a rare public appearanceat the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, where she underwent nine months of chemotherapy treatment in 2024. She expressed her gratitude to the hospital staff for their care and spoke to patients undergoing chemotherapy; following her visit, Kensington Palace announced that Kate and her husbandPrince Williamhave become joint patrons of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.“The treatments are really so different and so varied, it impacts families differently,” Kate said during her visit, according to theBBC. “Coming in the front entrance here [after] having made so many quiet, private visits, actually it’s quite nice.“Ahead, see all the heartwarming photos of Princess Kate with hospital staff and patients.
Kate Middletonis giving thanks to the hospital workers who treated her after hercancer diagnosislast year.
On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Princess of Walesmade a rare public appearanceat the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, where she underwent nine months of chemotherapy treatment in 2024. She expressed her gratitude to the hospital staff for their care and spoke to patients undergoing chemotherapy; following her visit, Kensington Palace announced that Kate and her husbandPrince Williamhave become joint patrons of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
“The treatments are really so different and so varied, it impacts families differently,” Kate said during her visit, according to theBBC. “Coming in the front entrance here [after] having made so many quiet, private visits, actually it’s quite nice.”
Ahead, see all the heartwarming photos of Princess Kate with hospital staff and patients.
01of 20Stepping OutKate Middleton.Chris Jackson/GettyPrincess Kate arrived for her surprise visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital.
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Stepping Out
Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/Getty
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Princess Kate arrived for her surprise visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital.
02of 20Warm WelcomeKate Middleton and Dame Cally Palmer.Chris Jackson/GettyDame Cally Palmer, chief executive of The Royal Marsden, greeted Kate at the front of the hospital.
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Warm Welcome
Kate Middleton and Dame Cally Palmer.Chris Jackson/Getty
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Dame Cally Palmer, chief executive of The Royal Marsden, greeted Kate at the front of the hospital.
03of 20It’s Looking UpKate Middleton.Chris Jackson/GettyOn her way in, the princess paused to look up at the building.
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It’s Looking Up
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On her way in, the princess paused to look up at the building.
04of 20Right This WayKate Middleton.Chris Jackson/GettyStaff guided the princess through the hospital.
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Right This Way
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Staff guided the princess through the hospital.
05of 20Close to Her HeartKate Middleton and Katherine Field.Chris Jackson/GettyShe sat for a chat with chemotherapy patient Katherine Field…
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Close to Her Heart
Kate Middleton and Katherine Field.Chris Jackson/Getty
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She sat for a chat with chemotherapy patient Katherine Field…
06of 20Group ConversationKate Middleton and Katherine Field.Chris Jackson/Getty…and exchanged words with one of Field’s loved ones.
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Group Conversation
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…and exchanged words with one of Field’s loved ones.
07of 20Hold TightKate Middleton and Rebecca Mendelhson.Chris Jackson/GettyShe also met with patient Rebecca Mendelhson…
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Hold Tight
Kate Middleton and Rebecca Mendelhson.Chris Jackson/Getty
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She also met with patient Rebecca Mendelhson…
08of 20Hug It OutKate Middleton and Rebecca Mendelhson.Chris Jackson/Getty…with whom she shared a sweet embrace.
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Hug It Out
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…with whom she shared a sweet embrace.
09of 20Puppy LoveKate Middleton and Scout the therapy dog.Chris Jackson/GettyWhile at the hospital, she was introduced to Scout the therapy dog…
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Puppy Love
Kate Middleton and Scout the therapy dog.Chris Jackson/Getty
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While at the hospital, she was introduced to Scout the therapy dog…
10of 20Good Boy!Kate Middleton and Scout the therapy dog.Chris Jackson/Getty…and leaned down to give him some love.
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Good Boy!
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…and leaned down to give him some love.
11of 20Extend a HandKate Middleton and Peter Burton.Chris Jackson/GettyShe shook hands with chemotherapy patient Peter Burton…
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Extend a Hand
Kate Middleton and Peter Burton.Chris Jackson/Getty
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She shook hands with chemotherapy patient Peter Burton…
12of 20Face TimeKate Middleton and a patient.Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace…and pulled up a chair to converse with another.
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Face Time
Kate Middleton and a patient.Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace
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…and pulled up a chair to converse with another.
13of 20Happier TimesKate Middleton.Chris Jackson/GettyPrincess Kate was in good spirits during her time at Royal Marsden.
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Happier Times
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Princess Kate was in good spirits during her time at Royal Marsden.
14of 20Circle of TrustKate Middleton.Chris Jackson/GettyDuring her visit,she also had thoughtful conversationswith hospital staff members.“I really felt like I needed to get the sun. You need loads of water and loads of sunlight,” theDaily Mailreported Kate said while looking back at her time in treatment.
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Circle of Trust
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During her visit,she also had thoughtful conversationswith hospital staff members.
“I really felt like I needed to get the sun. You need loads of water and loads of sunlight,” theDaily Mailreported Kate said while looking back at her time in treatment.
15of 20Listen and LearnKate Middleton.Chris Jackson/GettyKate listened intently as they talked…
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Listen and Learn
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Kate listened intently as they talked…
16of 20Active ParticipantKate Middleton.Chris Jackson/Getty…andreflected on her own experience undergoing chemotherapy.“As a patient, yes there are side effects around treatment, but actually there are more long-term side effects,” she said, according to reports.
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Active Participant
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…andreflected on her own experience undergoing chemotherapy.
“As a patient, yes there are side effects around treatment, but actually there are more long-term side effects,” she said, according to reports.
17of 20Fan FareKate Middleton.Chris Jackson/GettyHospital staff and visitors sent Kate off to greet the crowd outside.
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Fan Fare
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Hospital staff and visitors sent Kate off to greet the crowd outside.
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The Princess of Walesshared a smile as she walked through the building.
“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,“a Kensington Palace spokesman said.
19of 20Royal ExitKate Middleton.Chris Jackson/GettyPutting back on her coat, Kate made her way out of the Royal Marsden.
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Royal Exit
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Putting back on her coat, Kate made her way out of the Royal Marsden.
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One Last Wave
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source: people.com
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