Overview
- Kate was diagnosed with cancer in 2024, completed chemotherapy in September 2024, and confirmed remission in January 2025, according to palace announcements.
- William reduced public engagements during her illness, including withdrawing from a February 27, 2024 memorial reading for a stated family matter later linked by the palace to Kate’s diagnosis.
- Recent coverage highlights a rekindled bond, with royal authors describing the couple as more united and resilient after a period they characterize as a make‑or‑break test.
- Observers note more relaxed public affection from the pair, presented by commentators as part of a more modern, comfortable image of the monarchy.
- Reports say their November 2025 move to Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park is intended as a long‑term family base, with some biographers casting the shift as a fresh start after difficult years at Adelaide Cottage.