Kate Middleton was effortlessly sophisticated in striking summer ensembles as she enjoyed the last of the sunny weather in a heartwarming video released by the Waleses today – as the royal, 42, revealed that she had ‘completed her chemotherapy treatment’ and is doing what she can to ‘stay cancer free’.
The emotional clip – shot in Norfolk last month – showed the mother-of-three and her husband, the Prince of Wales, in the countryside, enjoying some idyllic quality time with their family.
The Princess opted for two dresses in the footage, which showed the family playing happily on the beach and in the woods.
One of her selections was a light blue button-up dress – which matched with her husband’s sky-coloured button-up and Prince Louis and Prince George’s choice of cobalt t-shirts.
The laid-back denim frock with a belted waist is thought to be from Roman and retails for £40. She paired the relaxed ensemble with her favourite pair of white Veja trainers, which cost around £120.
Kate looked stunning as she sported the Veronica Beard Castella floral dress, which costs around £533 and is currently sold out online
At one point, Kate also opts for a boho-chic look and matches with her daughter, Princess Charlotte, who was also wearing a white and navy patterned ensemble.
Kate looked stunning as she sported the Veronica Beard Castella floral dress, which costs around £533 and is currently sold out online.
The royal matched this with the same white shoes, as she ran around fields with her young children, jumping onto haystacks and looking out over the sunset.
For the candid clip, the future queen decided to wear minimal makeup and wear her long glistening brunette tresses down in a natural wavy blow-dry.
The relaxed outfits highlight the theme of Kate opening up to the public further about her health journey and her family’s resilience these challenging past nine months.
The emotional footage has brought the couple closer to their wellwishers and fans, allowing them to get a grasp of who they are behind closed doors.
During her powerful voiceover, Kate said: ‘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.
For the candid clip, the future queen decided to wear minimal makeup and wear her long glistening brunette tresses down in a natural wavy blow-dry
Kate wore a laid-back denim frock with a belted waist is thought to be from Roman and retails for £40 as she was captured in the footage
She paired this relaxed look with her favourite pair of white Veja trainers, which cost around £120. Pictured watching her son Louis climb a tree
The emotional footage has brought the couple closer to their wellwishers and fans, allowing them to get a grasp of who they are behind closed doors
At one point, the mother-of-three also opts for a boho-chic look in the video, which was filmed by Will Warr, and shared with the public today
Kate revealed that her focus is on being ‘cancer-free’, having completed her chemotherapy treatment. Pictured in the heartwarming footage
‘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.
‘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.’
In part of the video, the Prince of Wales gives his wife a peck on the cheek as she smiles, while they hold hands.
At another point, the Princess is seen lying on the floor as William kisses her on the cheek, as Louis and Charlotte watch on.
The princess’ personal message to the nation is accompanied by a stunning three-minute long video showing her and William in Norfolk with their three children Princes George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis
Kate Middleton let her wardrobe do the talking in her heartfelt health update today – as she put on a unified sartorial display with her family
In an uplifting video message shared today, the Princess of Wales revealed she has finished her course of ‘preventative chemotherapy’
A palace source emphasised that while the princess is looking forward to undertaking a ‘handful’ of public engagements over the coming months, her focus is on being ‘cancer free’ and her journey to full recovery ‘is long’.
Her programme of engagements will be ‘light’ but is likely, as previously revealed by the Daily Mail, to including Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph and other events around it.
She will not accompany Prince William to his Earthshot Prize awards in Cape Town in November, emphasising she wanted to remain in the UK to support her young family for whom the year has been difficult too.
She has already started to work from home on ‘passion projects’ such as her early childhood programme and will continue to do so for the rest of the year.
A source stressed that the entire Wales family are ‘immensely grateful for the kind and thoughtful wishes they have received over the past nine months’ and are grateful to the media for its cooperation in affording her space and privacy.
Princess Kate is filmed hugging her daughter Charlotte in the sweet video, which was filmed in Norfolk last month and showed the family enjoying Norfolk in the summer
When Kate and William married in 2011, they made a vow at the altar to look after each other – for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, and the heir has stayed by his wife’s side as her rock
A palace source emphasised that the princess is looking forward to undertaking a ‘handful’ of public engagements over the coming months
The Wales family is filmed walking around the forests of Norfolk in the clip, which was shot last month. Wellwishers saw footage of the parents bonding with their children
Prince Louis appeared his usual cheeky self during the charming family video, in the ofttage which was taken in August, in Norfolk
Princess Charlotte was also seen several times during the footage. At one point, the kids addressed the camera during a family picnic
William and Charlotte are filmed having fun in the Norfolk forests. Her father was seen removing a bug from her hair with a playing card
Prince William is pictured with his two sons George and Louise, showing them the bug that he got out of Charlotte’s hair during the picnic
Prince Louis, Kate and William’s youngest child, is filmed on a swing. A palace source emphasised that while the princess is looking forward to undertaking a ‘handful’ of public engagements over the coming months, her focus is on being ‘cancer free’ and her journey to full recovery ‘is long’
Kate watches on in the video – filmed in Norfolk – as Louis attempts to climb a tree. Her programme of engagements will be ‘light’ but is likely, as previously revealed by the Daily Mail, to including Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph and other events around it
Kate spoke of her ‘relief’ at her programme of chemo finally coming to an end. She will not accompany Prince William to his Earthshot Prize awards in Cape Town in November, emphasising she wanted to remain in the UK to support her young family for whom the year has been difficult too
The princess walks through the foods under dappled sunlight during the video released alongside her statement. She has already started to work from home on ‘passion projects’ such as her early childhood programme and will continue to do so for the rest of the year
The new video of the princess and her family – an unprecedented piece of deeply personal footage – was filmed in Norfolk by one of their favourite film-makers, Will Warr
Kate pictured behind the wheel as she reads her statement as a voiceover. A source stressed that the entire Wales family are ‘immensely grateful for the kind and thoughtful wishes they have received over the past nine months’ and are grateful to the media for its cooperation in affording her space and privacy
The setting of the footage is deeply symbolic, drawing on the strength Catherine has drawn from her family and loved ones and from spending time on the things which bring her joy
The children play in the sea during the video released today. It is understood that she is also working with staff on plans for her annual carol concert in December
Princes George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are featured regularly in the new video. The new video of the princess and her family – an unprecedented piece of deeply personal footage – was filmed in Norfolk by one of their favourite film-makers, Will Warr
The princess was first admitted to hospital in January for what has only been described as planned abdominal surgery.
It was later discovered by doctors that cancer had been present and she embarked on her treatment in late February.
Kensington Palace has not confirmed whether the princess expects to return to a full programme of duties next year. It is understood that decisions about 2025 will be taken in line with medical advice.
However sources told the Mail tonight that the Princess hopes to do a small number of engagements shining a light on some of the causes, issues and charities that are closest to her heart over the coming months.
They are only likely to be announced last minute as they will depend as and when Her Royal Highness feels able to carry them out, with sources stressing repeatedly that every ‘cancer journey is different’.
It is understood that she is also working with staff on plans for her annual carol concert in December.
The new video of the princess and her family – an unprecedented piece of deeply personal footage – was filmed in Norfolk by one of their favourite film-makers, Will Warr.
The setting of the footage is deeply symbolic, drawing on the strength Catherine has drawn from her family and loved ones and from spending time on the things which bring her joy, particularly the sanctuary she has found in the natural world.
It also features her parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, who have been an unwavering source of support.