Princess Kate 'like Diana' as she shares 'genuine hug' with cancer patient during hospital visit
Kate visited Royal Marsden Hospital this weekPrincess Kate has been praised for her “genuine” and “special” behaviour towards a cancer patient this week.
On Tuesday (January 14), the Princess of Wales visited Royal Marsden Hospital. She wanted to thank the hospital staff for how they looked after her when she was receiving her cancer treatment last year.
During the visit, Kate also spoke with cancer patients including Rebecca Mendelsohn, 57.
Princess Kate hugs cancer patient during Royal Marsden Hospital visit
Rebecca is receiving treatment for secondary breast cancer. She was at the hospital this week for a check-up when she spotted Kate being given a tour.
The Princess of Wales, 43, asked if anyone in the crowd had cancer, and Rebecca came forward and had a conversation with Kate.
She was giving me the love and I was giving her the love. It felt so true.
Rebecca has said she and Kate had a “connection”. Speaking to the MailOnline, Rebecca said: “Kate walked towards me and looked at me and said: ‘Has anyone here got cancer?’
“That’s when I went very slowly putting my finger up, and said: ‘Yes, I do.’ We got talking and she asked me what I had. I told her I had secondary cancer. I said to her; ‘Kate you are an inspiration.'”
Cancer patient says Kate could tell she was ‘upset and overwhelmed’
Rebecca added: “She put her hand out and I don’t know who went to hug who first, it was mutual connection. I felt that hug. She was giving me the love and I was giving her the love. It felt so true.”
Clothes designer Rebecca said the hug was “heartfelt” and she thought “wow” as she had been feeling “a bit rubbish”.
She also said Kate could tell she was “upset and overwhelmed” as there was a “connection between us”.
Rebecca added that the Princess of Wales “has got a lot of something special about her,” before adding she’s “like Princess Diana“.
Rebecca was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. Her treatment was successful, but the disease returned two years ago. She has undergone several rounds of chemotherapy and is now taking part in a trial of new drugs.
She said she’s “doing well with it”.
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Princess of Wales shares she’s in remission
After her visit to the hospital, Kate shared a personal message to her Instagram as she revealed she’s now in remission.
The princess announced her cancer diagnosis in March 2024. She underwent treatment and announced she had completed it in September.
On Instagram this week, Kate said: “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal.
“I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead.”
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