Princess of Wales shares candid update amid health concerns following Royal Ascot absence
Princess Catherine has described her cancer experience as a “rollercoaster” during her latest public appearance, offering a rare personal insight into her ongoing recovery.
On July 2, the Princess of Wales visited the Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital in Essex, where she spoke openly with patients and staff about her health and recent challenges. Reflecting on her treatment, Catherine admitted it’s not always easy to “put on a brave face,” highlighting the emotional and physical toll of her journey.
The outing comes after Catherine’s unexpected absence from Royal Ascot, which sparked fresh speculation about her condition. Her presence at the hospital reassured supporters and silenced ongoing rumours.
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— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) July 2, 2025
The Princess of Wales has spoken of the ‘rollercoaster’ of cancer recovery, the pressure to show brave-faced stoicism when the truth is you aren’t able to function at home normally @The_RHS Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital which has received roses in her name pic.twitter.com/Snu6Gy5lQJ
The Princess first announced her cancer diagnosis in a video message in March 2024, revealing she had been undergoing preventative chemotherapy. Now in remission, she has cautiously resumed public duties while continuing to prioritise her wellbeing.
Her appearance at Colchester reinforced her dedication to health-related causes and marked another step in her gradual return to royal life, showing quiet strength and resilience along the way.
