Prince William and Kate smiling during royal engagements
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Prince William gushes over wife Kate as he says she’s ‘doing well’

The Princess of Wales was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year

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Prince William has gushed over his wife Kate following the end of her chemotherapy treatment as he stepped out for an engagement today.

The Princess of Wales, 42, announced in March that she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer. In September, Kate said she had finished her treatment and was focusing on “doing what I can to stay cancer free”.

This week, William is on a solo trip to South Africa as he gears up to attend tonight’s Earthshot Prize awards in Cape Town (November 6).

As well as giving an update on Kate, William also shared a sweet “promise” he made his daughter Princess Charlotte.

Prince William in suit at royal engagement
The Prince of Wales said Kate is doing “really well” (Credit: Cover Images)

Prince William shares update on Kate

Whilst speaking to reporters on Wednesday, William was asked how Kate’s doing. He replied: “She’s doing really well thanks. Hopefully she’s watching tonight and cheering me on.

“She’s been amazing this whole year and I know she’ll be really keen to see tonight be a success.”

Meanwhile, he was also asked about a bracelet he was wearing. The bracelet had beaded letters which spelled out “papa”.

He told Sky News: “I made a promise to Charlotte to wear it.” William also said the bracelet was a “relic” from their Taylor Swift concert – which they attended in June.

Royal fans spotted William’s bracelet as one person said online: “Aww so cute!! I’m sure he will never lose it.”

Another added on X: “The usual suspects are throwing a fit because Prince William wore the Papa bracelet. William might not be an accessory person, but being a Dad changes everything. If your daughter wants him to wear a beaded bracelet to your biggest platform, you wear it with no questions asked.”

Kate Middleton in cream coat on royal outing
Kate announced the end of her chemotherapy in September (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Kate finishes cancer treatment

It comes a couple of months after Kate announced the end of her chemotherapy treatment.

Alongside a touching video from her and William’s summer break with their children, Kate detailed the “incredibly tough” year.

She said: “The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant. We have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.

She’s been amazing this whole year and I know she’ll be really keen to see tonight be a success.

“The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you.”

She added: “This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved.

“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.”

She then said she looks forward to “being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can”.

Prince William looking at Kate at Trooping the Colour
William gushed over his wife Kate (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Since then, Kate has gradually returned to public events. In October, the Princess of Wales met the families of the three girls who died in the horrific Southport attacks in July.

She was joined by the Prince of Wales as the couple reportedly wanted to show support for the families, the community and the first responders who attended the scene and the subsequent riots.

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Meanwhile, towards the end of September, Kate made a secret visit to watch the ballet.

Kate gushed on X: “Congratulations and thank you to @ENBallet and @Sadlers_Wells for the wonderfully powerful, moving and inspiring performance of Akram Khan’s Giselle.

“Creativity at its best! C.”

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Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)