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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

How Princess Kate Gave Cancer Patients "Not Just Sympathy But Empathy Too"

Kate Middleton sitting in a chair wearing a red sweater and skirt talking with her hands and laughing next to a bald man getting cancer treatment wearing a green polo.

Kate Middleton kicked off the new year with her first solo engagement in quite some time on Jan. 14, visiting the same cancer hospital in London where she received treatment in 2024. While meeting with patients, she shared some "touching moments," and one legendary royal photographer has shared his insights on the visit.

The Princess of Wales, 43—who announced her cancer was in remission following her engagement—shared stories and comfort with staff, patients and families at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea. "The Princess’s presence on the wards was so encouraging and sent the message ‘I went through this just like you, and you can overcome it, too,'" said the Sun's longtime royal photographer, Arthur Edwards.

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