Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is still dealing with the long and emotional journey of recovering from cancer, and now she’s facing another difficult moment. One of her most trusted aides, Natasha Archer, is leaving her role at Kensington Palace after many years of working closely with Kate. This change comes just as Kate has started to open up about how hard it’s been for her to heal and return to a normal life following her cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Recovering from a serious illness like cancer is never simple. Kate has been honest about how challenging it’s been for her to feel like herself again. Even though she finished her treatment and is in remission, she admits that the hardest part has been what comes after—trying to get back to everyday life. She’s shared that while it may look like everything is fine on the outside, she’s still struggling to function as she once did. She described it as trying to find a “new normal” and explained that recovery isn’t a smooth path—it’s full of ups and downs.
Kate was diagnosed with cancer in April 2024. She went through several months of chemotherapy and announced she was in remission by early 2025. Since then, she’s been slowly easing back into her royal duties, taking time to focus on her health and her family. She recently spoke with patients and healthcare workers at a hospital and talked openly about the emotional toll of her illness. She said that once treatment is over, people expect life to go back to normal—but it doesn’t work that way. There’s still a lot to manage, both physically and mentally.
Amid all of this, Kate has now lost the support of someone who has been by her side for a long time. Natasha Archer, who started working for the royal family in 2010, has been a key figure in Kate’s personal and professional life. She wasn’t just an assistant—she became someone Kate trusted deeply, often helping her with everything from public appearances to personal matters. Natasha’s departure to start her own business marks the end of a long chapter, and it likely adds to the emotional weight Kate is already carrying.
Many believe that Archer chose to stay until Kate had passed the most critical stages of her recovery. A royal reporter even suggested that Kate’s illness was far more serious than the public knew and that she’s lucky to be talking about recovery at all.
Even with these major changes, it seems Kate is slowly getting stronger. She’s learning to listen to her body, speak honestly about her challenges, and focus on her mental and physical well-being. Although her inner circle is shifting, her bravery and honesty continue to inspire many people who are also going through difficult health journeys.
