Princess of Wales Kate Middleton has reportedly turned to faith for support as she navigates her cancer journey.
According to royal biographer Robert Hardman’s newly updated book, Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story, Kate, 42, has grown “more interested” in her spiritual life since her cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy treatments, a development first disclosed in March.
An excerpt from the book, published in The Daily Mail, quotes a family friend who attends church, saying, “I would say that things are more hopeful there.”
While Kate’s faith has deepened, her husband Prince William, described by sources as “a modern young man,” is reportedly less inclined toward religious ceremony. According to Hardman, William “gets embarrassed by certain aspects of ceremonial and religion,” a contrast to his father, King Charles III, who has long held a “deeply rooted” faith in the Church of England and championed religious values globally.
Hardman’s original release of the book in January 2024 hinted that Prince William might not take on the traditional title of Supreme Governor of the Church of England upon becoming king, breaking with a centuries-old tradition dating back to King Henry VIII. A palace insider noted that, unlike his father and the late Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William is “not instinctively comfortable in a faith environment,” though he respects the institution.
Kate, who revealed her diagnosis in a heartfelt video message in March, completed chemotherapy in September. While she acknowledged her path to full recovery remains ongoing, she expressed hope and gratitude for the strength she has found through faith and family during this challenging period.