Prince William is making his first royal outing of the year (and taking on a new patronage) after Kate Middleton announced she is in "remission" from cancer.

The palace made the rare decision to release two health announcements, marking the start of a year that would prove to be unlike any other for the royal family

Kicking things off with the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, sharing great news with everyone. Last year, the Royal Family revealed she was diagnosed with cancer after rumors of why she’s been missing from family photographs.

Kate Middleton recounted the "shock" of being diagnosed with cancer and how it affects "the whole family" at her hospital stop, Angela Terry tells PEOPLE

Kate Middleton announced in January 2025 that her cancer is in remission. However, the Princess of Wales still hasn't shared what kind of cancer she had.

The Princess of Wales visited the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, where she was treated in 2024, on Tuesday Jan. 14

Kate Middleton shared a positive update on her health. The Princess of Wales was diagnosed with cancer in March 2024, though most details remained private throughout her road to recovery. Many have and continue to admire the beloved royal for her advocacy for children's mental health,

The Princess of Wales announced she’s in remission from cancer nearly a year after sharing her diagnosis Kate Middleton said that she’s in remission from cancer nearly a year after revealing her diagnosis.