Prince William has been president of The Royal Marsden since 2007, and earlier this year, he and Kate became joint patrons of the NHS Foundation Trust. Shortly after, Kate made a private visit to personally thank staff and comfort patients still fighting cancer.
Speaking to one woman undergoing treatment, Kate reportedly said:
“I’m sorry. I wish there was more I could do… I wanted to come and show my support for those who are going through such a hard time.”
Then came the words that left many emotional:
“There is light at the end of that tunnel… You are in the best of hands.”

Earlier this month, Kate once again showed her unwavering support with a surprise visit to the Ever After Garden—an art installation featuring more than 30,000 glowing white roses created to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
During the visit, she quietly wrote a handwritten note honoring those lost to cancer—another reminder that for Kate Middleton, this fight is deeply personal.
And this Christmas, her message couldn’t be clearer: she hasn’t forgotten where her journey began.