Catherine’s recent health scare has reportedly strengthened her marriage to William, with sources saying the experience reshaped their priorities and deepened their bond.
The Princess of Wales was diagnosed with cancer in March 2024 and underwent preventative chemotherapy. While the specific type of cancer was not disclosed, she later shared positive updates. In September, Catherine announced she was cancer-free, and in January 2025 confirmed the disease was in remission.
During her treatment, the couple stepped back from public duties and chose a quieter, more private life. Their focus, according to those close to them, was firmly on Catherine’s recovery and their marriage.
One source told Radaronline.com that there had long been speculation about tensions behind the scenes. “For a period, there was persistent talk that William and Catherine’s relationship was not as smooth or idyllic as it looked in public,” the insider said. Rumours about William’s faithfulness had also circulated for years, but the health crisis shifted everything.
Another source explained that the diagnosis became a turning point. “William has a reputation for being hot-tempered at times, while Catherine has often been the steadying influence. But once she was diagnosed and the possibility of losing her became real, it pulled them back together.”
That sense of clarity reportedly changed William’s outlook. “The moment Catherine’s health was seriously at risk, it fundamentally altered how William saw things. All the background noise faded when her wellbeing became the priority,” the source added.
A third insider said the couple now rely on each other more than they have in years, with the ordeal leaving them closer and more united than before.
