Kate Middleton attends Christmas Day service with family after cancer battle: 'Hugely grateful'

Kate Middleton has spoken to well-wishers after a Christmas Day service with the royal family, telling fans and supporters that she has been 'hugely grateful' for the outpouring of support she's received nearly a year on from her cancer diagnosis.

Kate was joined by William and their three children as they attended the Christmas Day service at Sandringham with the King and Queen, with the Princess of Wales saying the amount of people who had written to her was 'extraordinary'.

Both King Charles and Kate have been battling cancer this year, with the Princess of Wales recently returning to work in a reduced capacity. The King took some time off earlier in the year but has been working hard while receiving cancer treatment.

Kate Middleton thanks well-wishers

Upon meeting a well-wisher who worked for Macmillan Cancer Support and told Kate she was an 'inspiration to all the patients', Kate replied, "The amount of people who have written this year is extraordinary and I think cancer just really does resonate with so many families.

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"People like you are doing all the hard work out there. I'm hugely grateful."

Kate also hugged a cancer patient, and collected flowers from well-wishers.

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Recently, a royal insider claimed that King Charles' cancer battle has brought forward the discussion of the transition to the throne for William.

Royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith told People magazine, "Although the King is carrying out his duties with typical determination, he has had to accept limitations during his cancer treatment. As a result William has been taking on more responsibilities, and he and Kate have been preparing for their future roles sooner than they would have expected."

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An insider also added, "There's a sense of calm before the storm. They are next in line for the biggest job of their lives, and of course, Kate's health has taken priority, but it's also allowed everyone to take a step back and figure out what's important right now."

The magazine added that "plans continue to be made behind the scenes for their eventual succession", and that William and Kate are "increasingly aware" of the situation.

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