The Princess of Wales has raised fresh concerns about her health after sharing a deeply personal update on her cancer journey.

Kate, 43, first revealed her diagnosis in March 2024, following weeks of speculation about her absence from public life. At the time, she disclosed that what was initially believed to be a non-cancerous condition was later confirmed to be cancer after abdominal surgery in January.

“In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London, and at the time it was thought my condition was non-cancerous,” she explained in a heartfelt video message. “The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy, and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.”

Stepping Out With a New Look

Yesterday (September 5), the Princess returned to royal duties alongside Prince William at London’s Natural History Museum, where she has been a patron since 2013. She toured the gardens used as teaching resources—but it was her noticeably lighter blonde hair that captured public attention.

Social media buzz quickly erupted, with some speculating that Kate may have been wearing a wig. The rumors intensified after her earlier hospital visit in January, when she revealed she had chosen not to use a “cold cap”—a scalp-cooling device that can reduce hair loss during chemotherapy.