Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, visited the London hospital where she underwent cancer treatment last year on Tuesday to personally thank doctors for their care and support, her office said.
The British princess, 43, received preventive chemotherapy after an abdominal operation a year ago revealed the presence of cancer.
For treatment, which concluded in September, Kate attended the Royal Marsden Hospital in central London, where she made an official visit to mark her appointment as joint patron of the specialist cancer unit, along with her husband, Prince William. .
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Kate Middleton visits the hospital where she underwent cancer treatment
During his visit he met with patients and hospital staff and discussed his own treatment. A royal source said Kate had wanted to show her gratitude to the hospital staff and highlight their work.
“We are incredibly fortunate to receive royal patronage – it is inspiring for staff and patients and allows us to highlight the extraordinary work our team does every day for patients and their families,” said Cally Palmer, chief executive of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
Because of her illness, Middleton was absent from royal duties for most of last year, although she gave several updates about her health in very personal video messages.
With information from Reuters.
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