Kensington Palace has shared an exciting update about Princess Kate's personal achievement in a delightful announcement.
Nearly one year after her heartbreaking and brutal cancer journey, Kate has received special honour to celebrate her efforts to highlight the "healing power of nature" for cancer patients.
The Prince and Princess of Wales' official Instagram account shared photo of a beautiful rose from Royal Horticultural Society on Friday, May 9, with a surprising tribute for the future Queen.
"Today the Royal Horticultural Society are announcing a new Rose, “Catherine’s Rose”, grown by Harkness Roses," the caption read.
It continued, "The proceeds from this rose will support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, helping patients across the country live well with, and beyond, cancer."
The thoughtful statement from the Kensington Palace also highlighted how "Spending time in nature has always been a source of comfort and strength."
Princess Catherine's cancer battle
Kate Middleton was diagnosed with a type of cancer in January last year.
She underwent a preventive chemotherapy in until September 2024, before finally announcing herself cancer-free.
About The Royal Marsden Foundation
The Royal Marsden is a charitable organisation established to support a unique training programme for clinical teams working for cancer patients across the UK.
Why RHS named a rose after The Princess of Wales?
The purpose of naming a rose after Kate's name is to gather funds from the sale to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity's prehabilitation and rehabilitation programme.
