Princess Kate honoured by Sir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak in moving tributes
Princess Kate was honoured by Sir Keir Starmer in a moving tribute during Prime Minister’s Questions today.
The Princess of Wales announced earlier this week that she had finished her chemotherapy treatment.
The Prime Minister, after issuing a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, offered one for Princess Kate.
Starmer said: “I know the whole house will join me in sending our best wishes to the Princess of Wales, as she completes her treatment.”
The Leader of the Opposition, Rishi Sunak, also offered his best wishes to Kate.
He added: “Can I join the Prime Minister in his words about Her Late Majesty The Queen, but also in his words about the Princess of Wales.
“She’s been in the thoughts of everyone across the country and I know everyone in the house will be delighted and relieved at the progress she has made.”
In March, Princess Kate announced she was beginning a course of preventative chemotherapy after pre-cancerous cells were discovered following abdominal surgery.
The mother-of-three completely stepped back from public life as a result, only attending two engagements so far in 2024, Trooping the Colour and the Wimbledon Men’s final.
On Monday, Kate released a three-minute video announcing the chemotherapy treatment had been completed, but stressed the road to recovery was still ongoing.
She said: “As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment.
“The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.
“The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you.
“With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything.”
Kate added: “Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes.
“I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.”
