Kate Middleton reveals intimate glimpse at family life in heartfelt clip as she announces she has completed chemotherapy

The Princess of Wales has shared an intimate glimpse into her family life in a moving clip in which she announced she has 'finally completed her chemotherapy treatment'.

Kate, 42, shared today how she would be returning to work and undertaking a 'few more public engagements in the coming months' - but her focus is 'doing what I can to stay cancer free'.

With the royal's voice speaking over the top of the video, the footage offered a heartfelt look into the Prince and Princess of Wales' life with their three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.  

Filmed last month in Norfolk, the family are seen exploring a woodland area, glorious fields and what is perhaps their favourite beach close to their countryside home of Anmer Hall.

In one amusing moment, Prince William, 42, saves a caterpillar that has fallen on Charlotte's head while the family enjoy a picnic underneath an impressive tree.

But it's not the only joyful scene captured in the footage - which was filmed by one of their favourite film-makers, Will Warr.

A playful William and Kate were captured lying next to one another on the sand, while George and Louis, meanwhile, gleefully run around in the sea.

The unprecedented piece of deeply personal footage also featured the Princess' parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, who have been an unwavering source of support. 

Sat around a dining room table, they were filmed playing a card game with their three excited grandchildren and William and Kate in another light-hearted moment.

Elsewhere, the clip showed the family playing happily on the beach and in the woods, William and Kate laying entwined on a blanket, hugging their children – and kissing. 

The setting of the footage is deeply symbolic, drawing on the strength Kate has drawn from her family and loved ones and from spending time on the things which bring her joy, particularly the sanctuary she has found in the natural world. 

In the moving video, the Princess was seen walking around the woods and fields while her voiceover featured over the top. Her children showed their playful natures in the clip as they took part in several fun activities with their family.

In one instance, William and Kate's eldest son grinned as he carried a cricket bat while hiking through the woods with his parents and siblings. 

Louise, meanwhile, enjoyed climbing trees and being pushed on the swing by his mother while laughing. 

Experimenting with the camera, another shot showed George looking into the lens as he asked 'is this filming?' while sat on a picnic blanket with Kate. 

A curious Louis then entered the frame to say: 'Hello!' while Charlotte also laughed and joined in the amusing moment. 

The energetic trio also climbed around on wooden logs, shared cuddles with their family, and played card games with their grandparents during the stunning three-minute long video.

In her message the princess says: 'As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment. 

'The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown. 

'The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you. With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything.

'This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved. '

Referring to her plans for the coming months, Kate continues: 'Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes. I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.

'Despite all that has gone before, I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life. William and I are so grateful for the support we have received and have drawn great strength from all those who are helping us at this time. Everyone's kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling.'

And she ends it with a deeply moving and emotional message to fellow cancer patients and their families, saying: 'To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey – I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright.' 

Palace source emphasised that while the princess is looking forward to undertaking a ‘handful’ of public engagements over the coming months, her focus is on being ‘cancer free’ and her journey to full recovery ‘is long’.

Her programme of engagements will be ‘light’ but is likely, as previously revealed by the Daily Mail, to including Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph and other events around it.

She will not accompany Prince William to his Earthshot Prize awards in Cape Town in November, emphasising she wanted to remain in the UK to support her young family for whom the year has been difficult too.

She has already started to work from home on ‘passion projects’ such as her early childhood programme and will continue to do so for the rest of the year.

A source stressed that the entire Wales family are ‘immensely grateful for the kind and thoughtful wishes they have received over the past nine months’ and are grateful to the media for its cooperation in affording her space and privacy. 

The princess was first admitted to hospital in January for what has only been described as planned abdominal surgery.

It was later discovered by doctors that cancer had been present and she embarked on her treatment in late February.

Kensington Palace has not confirmed whether the princess expects to return to a full programme of duties next year. It is understood that decisions about 2025 will be taken in line with medical advice.

However sources told the Mail tonight that the Princess hopes to do a small number of engagements shining a light on some of the causes, issues and charities that are closest to her heart over the coming months.

They are only likely to be announced last minute as they will depend as and when Her Royal Highness feels able to carry them out, with sources stressing repeatedly that every ‘cancer journey is different’.

It is understood that she is also working with staff on plans for her annual carol concert in December.

Kate announced publicly five months ago that she had been diagnosed with cancer and has been undergoing 'preventative' chemotherapy.

'I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits,' she said at the time, in a highly emotional and unprecedented video message.

The message followed the major abdominal surgery Kate had in January, where she spent two weeks at the London Clinic in Marylebone.

She made her first public appearance since the bombshell announcement in June when she joined the Royal Family to celebrate the King's official birthday.

Her appearance at Trooping of the Colour had been in doubt after she missed the final rehearsal the weekend prior to the celebration, with confirmation that she would attend only given at 6pm the evening before.

In her second public appearance, the mother-of-three attended Wimbledon alongside her daughter, Princess Charlotte and her sister, Pippa Middleton.

She was greeted with a standing ovation as she headed into the Royal Box during the tennis tournament in July.

Kate - who enjoys taking part in sporting events and showing her support for athletes - also made a surprise appearance alongside Prince William with a star-studded message to Team GB earlier this month.