Acupuncture played a key role in her healing journey, the Princess reveals
during hospital visit
Princess Catherine has opened up about a lesser-known aspect of her cancer
treatment — and it happens to be a form of therapy long endorsed by King
Charles.
During her visit to the cancer wellbeing centre at Colchester Hospital on July
2, the Princess of Wales revealed she tried acupuncture while undergoing
treatment, describing it as one of the practices that helped her cope with the
physical and emotional challenges.
The ancient Chinese therapy, involving the insertion of fine needles into
pressure points, is known to ease stress and improve wellbeing. It’s also a
method King Charles, who is receiving cancer treatment himself, has long
promoted as a valuable complement to traditional medicine. He has even
advocated for its inclusion in mainstream global healthcare systems.
Now in remission, Princess Catherine shared candid reflections on the
post-treatment phase of her journey — a period she described as unexpectedly
difficult.
“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 admitted.
“You’re not necessarily under the clinical team any longer but you’re not able
to function normally at home as you perhaps once used to.”
Kate also spent time with patients and staff, helping plant roses in a
therapeutic garden designed to offer calm and support to the community. The
visit marked another meaningful step in her steady return to public life, with
her openness offering encouragement to others navigating recovery.
