She shares how a cancer journey has “moments of fear and exhaustion” but also “moments of strength, kindness, and profound connection”.
Kate is in remission after being diagnosed with cancer in 2024 and now she’s addressed those affected by the disease.
In the video, she tells them: “Please know that you are not alone”.
Footage of her visit last January to the Royal Marsden Hospital, on the day she confirmed she was in remission, is included in the video.
The Princess stresses how cancer touches “so many lives” in the emotional message.
Kate says: “On World Cancer Day, my thoughts are with everyone who is facing a cancer diagnosis, undergoing treatment or finding their way through recovery.
“Cancer touches so many lives. Not only patients, but the families and friends and caregivers who walk beside them. As anyone who has experienced this journey will know, it’s not linear.
“There are moments of fear and exhaustion. But also moments of strength, kindness, and profound connection.
“Today is a reminder of the importance of care, understanding and hope. Please know you are not alone.”
Kate’s cancer announcement prompted a surge of visits to cancer charities’ websites
When the Princess of Wales decided to share her cancer diagnosis in 2024, it appeared to have prompted a surge of visits to the websites of cancer charities and the NHS.
Kate received widespread praise for her cancer announcement and Macmillan Cancer Support said online traffic to its information and support pages was the highest weekend figure since the first Covid-19 lockdown.
Gemma Peters, Macmillan’s chief executive, said at the time: “In sharing her news, the Princess of Wales has raised awareness of these worries and will be helping to encourage others who have concerns, to visit their GP and seek support.
“Many will be relating to the Prince and Princess of Wales at this time.”
Between Friday evening – when Kate’s video message was released – and Sunday, there were close to 100,000 visits, 10% higher than that time in the previous year.
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The same pages were visited almost 50,000 times in a single day, Macmillan said.
According to Macmillan, more than 1,000 people are diagnosed with cancer every day, the equivalent of one person every 90 seconds.
Cancer Research UK spoke of a similar “uplift” in traffic for its website and NHS England also reported a significant spike in visits to its cancer page online following the announcement.