Kate Middleton issues rare cancer update in moving statement and confirms first public appearance

The Princess of Wales has issued a rare update on her cancer diagnosis, saying she has 'good days and bad days'. In her first personal message to the public since announcing her diagnosis, the royal said she is 'making good progress' and continuing her treatment.

Kate also confirmed that she will attend Trooping the Colour on Saturday, June 15, which will be her first in-person public engagement since her diagnosis.

The princess, who announced the news of her cancer diagnosis in March, said she has been attending meetings when well enough, but her chemotherapy treatment continues.

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In a personal message, Kate said she had been "blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement" since her announcement. "It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times," the 42-year-old said.

In an update on her health, Kate said: "I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days. On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well."

Kate said her treatment is "ongoing and will be for a few more months" but said she is starting to work from home when her health allows. "On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home," she said.

Kate said she is looking forward to attending Trooping the Colour this weekend. However, her