Kate Middleton Reveals She Can No Longer ‘Function Normally’ After ‘Really Difficult’ Cancer Battle

Kate Middleton recently opened up about the challenges following her cancer treatment, admitting that recovery has been far from easy.

Though now cancer-free, she’s still adjusting and carefully managing her return to public life, as seen in her surprise withdrawal from Royal Ascot.

Meanwhile, Kate Middleton and Prince William are quietly preparing for their future roles as king and queen by assembling a trusted advisory team, amid  King Charles‘ ongoing cancer treatment.

During a heartfelt visit to Colchester Hospital on Wednesday, Kate opened up about the emotional aftermath of her cancer treatment.

She described this chapter of her life as “really, really difficult,” sharing how challenging it was to transition back to everyday life.

“You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism through treatment,” she explained, per Page Six. “Treatment’s done, then it’s like, ‘I can crack on, get back to normal,’ but actually [that’s not the case].”

Although no longer under active medical supervision, the 43-year-old royal admitted that she can not “function normally at home as [she] perhaps once used to.”

She emphasized the importance of having support during this phase of recovery: “[Having] someone to help talk you through that, show you and guide you through that sort of phase that comes after treatment … is really valuble.”

Kate acknowledged that healing doesn’t happen overnight, noting that finding a “new normal … takes time.”

“It’s a roller coaster, it’s not smooth, like you expect it to be. But the reality is, you go through hard times,” the princess added.