We don’t need to know what cancer she had,” said one woman who spoke to Kate on Tuesday. “We just know she’s been through surgery, she’s been through chemo—and one year later, my goodness, look, she is here.

"The princess’s presence on the wards was so encouraging and sent the message 'I went through this just like you, and you can overcome it, too'."

Kate Middleton kicked off her year with a strong start as she embraced her new royal role with poise, following her “brutal” health scare of last year.The Princess of Wales on