Princess Catherine recently made a heartfelt public appearance. During a visit to the Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital, she planted a rose in her honor—Catherine’s Rose. This visit, which also marked her first public appearance since canceling a visit to Royal Ascot,

Kate, 43, announced in January that she is in remission from cancer. She first announced her cancer diagnosis publicly in March 2024. Kate has not shared the type of cancer with which she was diagnosed or any details of her treatment beyond sharing that she underwent chemotherapy.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, met with patients and staff at the RHS Wellness Garden at Colchester Hospital, where she talked about her own experience with cancer. The British princess spoke with patients and staff at the hospital's Oncology Wellness Center about the importance of recovery and receiving guidance and support after treatment.