Kate Middleton Makes Rare Reference to Her Cancer Diagnosis, Saying She’s ‘a Lot More Conscious’ About Alcohol Now

The Princess of Wales opened up about the lifestyle change she made following her diagnosis during a visit to a London brewery

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, listens during a visit to the the Fabal Beerhall at the Bermondsey Beer Mile in London on March 12, 2026.

Kate Middleton revealed a lifestyle change she made after her cancer diagnosis.

The Princess of Wales, 44, shared the insight while visiting the Southwark Brewing Company in London on March 12, one of several stops she and Prince William made around the River Thames that day.

While pouring pints at the business, Princess Kate said, “Since my diagnosis, I haven’t had much alcohol. It’s something I have to be a lot more conscious of now,” Matt Wilkinson of The Sun wrote on X.

The royal editor added that Kate then turned her attention to William and said, “But you like cider,” referring to her husband’s go-to drink.

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, smile during a visit to the Southwark Brewing Company at the Bermondsey Beer Mile in London on March 12, 2026.

Prince William and Kate Middleton at Southwark Brewing Company at the Bermondsey Beer Mile in London on March 12, 2026.

The Princess of Wales made the candid comment about her lifestyle change 13 months after she announced that she was in remission from cancer.

In March 2024, Kate released a video message announcing that she was undergoing treatment for cancer, which had been detected following an abdominal surgery two months prior.

Prince William’s wife reduced her royal duties to focus on her health that year, and she announced in September 2024 that she had completed chemotherapy treatment.

In January 2025, she announced with “relief” that she was in remission after paying an unannounced visit to The Royal Marsden Hospital in London. The outing came with the confirmation that Princess Kate had received treatment there during her cancer journey.

The Princess of Wales resumed a more regular schedule of royal duties following her remission announcement and has openly spoken about the challenges of the phase following cancer treatment.

“You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism through treatment. Treatment’s done, then it’s like, ‘I can crack on, get back to normal,’ but actually, the phase afterwards is really, really difficult,” she said while visiting Colchester Hospital in July 2025.

“You have to find your new normal, and that takes time — and it’s a roller coaster, it’s not smooth, like you expect it to be. But the reality is you go through hard times,” Kate added.

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The Princess of Wales recently released a video message to commemorate World Cancer Day on Feb. 4, where she shared her solidarity with anyone affected by cancer.

“On World Cancer Day, my thoughts are with everyone who is facing a cancer diagnosis, undergoing treatment or finding their way through recovery. Cancer touches so many lives — not only patients, but the families and friends and caregivers who walk beside them,” she said in the voiceover of a video shared to Instagram, which featured footage of her meeting people at The Royal Marsden Hospital’s Chelsea hub in January 2025.

“As anyone who has experienced this journey will know, it’s not linear. There are moments of fear and exhaustion. But also moments of strength, kindness, and profound connection,” she continued. “Today is a reminder of the importance of care, understanding and hope. Please know you are not alone.”