Princess of Wales says she’s now in remission from cancer

She announced the news on social

In a message posted on social media she praised the care she received saying: "I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well during the past year.

"My heartfelt thanks goes to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything.

"We couldn't have asked for more. The care and advice we have received throughout my time as a patient has been exceptional.

"It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal.

"I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support."

On a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in west London she thanked staff and empathised with cancer patients about the 'tough' treatment they were going through.

The visit comes almost a year after the princess's health problems were first revealed. Last January there was an announcement that Catherine had undergone abdominal surgery.

This was followed by a video in March in which she revealed she was in the early stages of cancer treatment but in September she released a video informing followers that her chemotherapy had ended.

Since the end of her treatment she has gradually returned to more public events, including Remembrance Sunday and her Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey.

Catherine has become the hospital's joint royal patron, with Prince William already a patron. Diana, Princess of Wales, had been a previous royal patron.

The Royal Marsden, which treats 59,000 patients each year, was founded as a specialist cancer hospital in 1851.