The Princess of Wales’ three children played around in nature, laughed up a storm during card games and larked around with a camera in their mother’s heartwarming video – as she revealed that her chemotherapy treatment has come to an end.
Kate Middleton, 42, offered an intimate glimpse into her family life as footage showed her and Prince William’s kids spending quality time in Norfolk with their parents in the moving clip, shot last month.
‘As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment,’ 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 and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.’
Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, showed their playful natures in the video as they took part in several fun activities with their family.
The Princess of Wales ‘ three children played around in nature, laughed up a storm during card games and larked around with a camera in their mother’s heartwarming video – as she revealed that her chemotherapy treatment has come to an end
In one instance, William and Kate’s eldest son grinned as he carried a cricket bat while hiking through the woods with his parents and siblings.
Footage also showed the three children donning summery ensembles as they joined their family on nature walks, in the video.
In another snap, a laughing Louis is pushed on a swing by his mother, as both bask in the sweet moment.
Experimenting with the camera, another shot also shows George starting in the lens as he asks ‘is this filming?’ while sat on a picnic blanket with his mother.
Louis then enters the frame to say: ‘Hello!’ while Charlotte also laughs and joins in.
The energetic trio also climbed around on wooden logs, shared cuddles with their family, and played card games with their grandparents, Michael and Carole Middleton.
The candid video also shows Louis ambitiously climbing up a tree as his mother carefully watches, and William removing a bug from Charlotte’s hair.
The whole family, in another heartwarming shot, races through the sea on the beach at one point.
Kate Middleton, 42, offered an intimate glimpse into her family life as footage showed her and Prince William ‘s kids spending quality time in Norfolk with their parents in the moving clip, shot last month
Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte , nine, and Prince Louis , six, showed their playful natures in the video as they took part in several fun activities with their family
Footage also showed the three kids donning summery ensembles as they joined their family on nature walks, in the video which was filmed in August
George and Charlotte – who earlier this summer attended the Taylor Swift Eras Tour with their father, can also be seen sporting some friendship bracelets in the video.
The princess’ personal message also featured footage of William and Kate laying entwined on a blanket, hugging their children – and kissing.
‘The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you,’ Kate said.
‘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. ‘
Referring to her plans for the coming months, Kate continued: ‘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.
‘I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.
‘Despite all that has gone before, I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life.
‘William and I are so grateful for the support we have received and have drawn great strength from all those who are helping us at this time. Everyone’s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling.’
And she ends it with a deeply moving and emotional message to fellow cancer patients and their families, saying: ‘To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey – I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright.’
Kate, when she first shared news of her health struggles earlier this year, she admitted it had taken her and her husband ‘time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that she is going to be ok’.
‘As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits,’ she explained, in March.
‘Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too. As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both.’
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.
A very intimate video captured the family enjoying some quality time together in Norfolk, filmed last month. Some scenes took place on a beach
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’
In one shot, William could be carefully seen removing a bug from his daughter Charlotte’s hair with a playing card as she sat on a picnic blanket
A very spooked Charlotte squealed as her father showed her the creature which was moving around in her hair and backed away from him
Palace source emphasised that while the princess is looking forward to undertaking a ‘handful’ of public engagements over the coming months
The video captured the Waleses and their children enjoying summer activities together in the heartwarming clips shot by Will Warr
The family exchanged many sweet cuddles in the footage, at various locations across Norfolk in August. The clip offered a heartwarming look behind the scenes
The kids donned summery ensembles as they trawled through nature and ran through fields with their family in the video shared today
The family were seen soaking up the last of the summer weather as they enjoyed quality time together, and explored the nature around them
Louis was seen running through fields, as were the rest of his siblings, in the candid video captured. They enjoyed a number of summer activities
At one point Louis braved climbing up a tree as his mother carefully watched her youngest child. She kept a close eye as he braved new heights
Louis was also in good spirits as his mother pushed him on a swing in the sweet video footage taken in August. At one point, he also stood up on the swing
The kids were at one point having fun speaking to the camera as they enjoyed a picnic in the sun. George asked if the camera was ‘filming’
The family sported matching ensembles as they enjoyed their summery adventures together in the video, with Louis and George at one point both sporting blue shirts
Kate spoke of her ‘relief’ at her programme of chemo finally coming to an end as she narrated the video, shot by videographer Will Warr
The princess walks through the foods under dappled sunlight during the video released alongside her statement, to share an update
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. The video offered an intimate glimpse into her recovery
The setting of the footage is deeply symbolic, drawing on the strength Kate has drawn from her family and loved ones and from spending time on the things which bring her joy
In an uplifting video message shared today, the Princess of Wales revealed she has finished her course of ‘preventative chemotherapy’
Kensington Palace has not confirmed whether the princess – seen with William – 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
The charming video that accompanied the message was shot last month
Kate and William hug each other on a picnic blanket in an adorable moment from the video
Kate Middleton’s family featured in the emotional three-minute video
Princess Kate’s mother Carole featured in the emotional video announcing the end of Kate’s chemotherapy treatment
Kate appeared happy and relaxed in the video, which will delight her millions of supporters
Kate and William lark around on the beach in a delightful scene from the video
The footage is one of the intimate insights into family life that Kate and William have provided so far
Delightful scenes show the family enjoying each other’s company in nature
Prince Louis appeared his usual cheeky self during the charming family video
The Wales children run through the woods as William walks alongside them bouncing a tennis ball on a cricket bat
Kate is featured in a stunning shot among a seat of summer grasses
Kate announced publicly five months ago that she had been diagnosed with cancer and has been undergoing ‘preventative’ chemotherapy
The statement is three minutes’ long and contains numerous family photos and videos
Kate made a very candid voiceover for the video
Kate walks through bracken in a reflective moment during the footage
Anmer Hall is a Georgian country house in the village of Anmer in Norfolk, England
Sitting on a bench at Windsor, surrounded by spring flowers, the Princess of Wales took the extraordinary step of revealing to the world that she has cancer in March
Kate standing next to Charles during Trooping the Colour on June 15
Kate at Trooping the Colour in June, where she stepped out in a stylish monochrome Jenny Packham dress featuring a statement bow
The Princess of Wales and her daughter, Princess Charlotte, were snapped in the Royal Box at Wimbledon alongside Pippa Middleton in June
The Princess of Wales made a congratulatory message for Team GB last month alongside her husband earlier this summer, in August
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 Kate 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.
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