Kate Middleton turns ‘scary' experience into something ‘positive'

A royal expert has noted how Kate Middleton has turned her “daunting and scary” experience with cancer treatment into something “positive” by helping others.

Recently, the Princess of Wales got candid about her life following completion of her cancer journey during visit to the RHS Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital

While meeting the cancer patients, the Princess of Wales shared how difficult it is to find the “new me” after struggling with cancer.

Praising her honesty in speaking about the emotional aftermath of cancer treatment, royal expert Jennie Bond told The Mirror that Kate’s words will deeply resonate with patients worldwide.

She also mentioned how Kate advocated for a holistic recovery and how she talked of the healing power of nature, saying her openness could encourage more hospitals to create restorative spaces.

“Now we can all understand that there have been, and will be, times when the Princess just doesn’t feel able to appear in public. She is, in her own words, still riding a rollercoaster and trying to come to terms with her 'new normal,'" the expert said. 

She added, “We know now that she has been putting on her 'brave face' at times when she still hasn’t felt able to function normally. She paints a graphic picture of the mental struggle to get on with life when the treatment has ended."

“Other cancer patients have spoken of this difficult transition from being under intense medical supervision to being told the treatment is over and everyone expects you to return to normal life. As the Princess makes clear, 'normal' is not the same for her as it once was.

“Her decision to speak so frankly is certain to resonate with cancer sufferers all over the country, indeed the world. Her words will spark a valuable discussion about the various stages of the cancer journey - and how it is different for everyone but universally difficult."

"By speaking out, Catherine is turning her 'daunting and scary' experience into something positive that will hopefully help others. And I think everyone will now show a bit more understanding."