Kate surprises young mother celebrating end of chemotherapy treatment

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5 Jun 2026 • 8:16 AM MYT
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Kate surprises young mother celebrating end of chemotherapy treatment

  • The Princess of Wales visited The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester on Thursday, 4 June.
  • During her visit, she surprised Claire Lorente, a young mother who had just completed her chemotherapy treatment.
  • Princess Kate met Claire, her partner Pablo, and their son Enzo as they rang the bell to mark the end of Claire's treatment.
  • Kate commended Claire for doing “brilliantly” and acknowledged the challenges faced by family and loved ones.
  • This visit follows Kate's own revelation last year that she was in remission after receiving chemotherapy for an undisclosed cancer diagnosed in 2024.

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