“ I was told at the hospital that my recovery would not be linear”

Kto Middleton spoke openly about his cancer recovery process in a new interview with Country Life magazine, where he spoke about his love of outdoor life and the comfort he finds in nature.

At some point during the interview he recalled: “They told me at the hospital that my recovery would not be linear. [They told me] there will be good days and bad days, which will take some time. The same happens in nature. This shows us that periods of rest, reflection and renewal are as important as moments of growth.”

Kate Middleton, to remember, revealed in January 2024 that she had been diagnosed with cancer. He completed chemotherapy in September of that year. In January 2025, the Princess of Wales announced that the disease was in remission and gradually began to resume her royal commitments. 

Speaking of how nature helped her in this process, and questioned about the role of nature in her recovery, Kate Middleton stated that the two were “connected.”. 

“ It's about listening and paying attention. What really falls in love with me, having lived this experience firsthand, is to approach the disease and recovery through a holistic approach. Yes, a serious illness creates many physical challenges, but there is also a deeper part in all of us,” he said.

“Nature allowed me to find a deeper connection with my mind, body and spirit. I think that's because nature offers something unique. He doesn't ask us for anything. He doesn't judge us or expect us to perform. It just allows us to be. It has been, in fact, my refuge and a place where, instinctively, I always wanted to go”, he added. 

“ If we look at the natural world, we see that it is almost never stagnant. And when it is, it is rarely healthy. This helped me immensely, when thinking about how flow and movement can cause a change within us, whether in the body, mind or thoughts”, she also shared. 

“Cancer does not just affect the body. It changes the way we think and feel”

Remembering that after she went through the fight against cancer, Kate Middleton published on Instagram on June 28, where she revealed that she did the National Three Peaks Challenge.

Along with a photograph showing her arrival at the top of Ben Nevis in Scotland, the Princess of Wales left a message about this experience, which consists of raising the three highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales – Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon, respectively – in 24 hours. 

In this sharing, the Princess of Wales ended up talking about cancer. “Cancer does not just affect the body. It changes the way we think and feel and deeply affects every aspect of life. I know this from experience and I know that the journey during and after treatment requires more than just medicines.”

This challenge took place about a year after Kate Middleton released a series of videos titled “Mother Nature” (“Mother Nature” in a free translation), through which she intended to celebrate the beauty of the UK landscapes. 

“ Over the past year, nature was my sanctuary. The ability of the natural world to inspire us, nourish us and help us to heal and grow is infinite and has been understood by generations”, said the princess. 

“ It is through nature that we have realized the true connection of all things, the importance of balance, as well as renewal and resilience. Connecting with nature helps us to experience a deeper perception of ourselves, of the world around us and of each other”, he added at the time.