Royal fans were thrilled to see the Princess of Wales looking happy and healthy in a surprise video on Sunday – five months after she revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer

The Princess of Wales delighted royal fans on Sunday when she appeared alongside her husband Prince William in a video congratulating Team GB following a successful Olympic Games.

Kate looked happy and healthy as she offered her well wishes to the athletes. It was only the third appearance from the Princess following her cancer diagnosis. She attended Trooping the Colour back in June, and then stepped out with Princess Charlotte and sister Pippa Middleton to attend Wimbledon last month, where she received a standing ovation.

While royal fans noted how Kate glowed in the couple’s surprise Olympics video, she recently confirmed she’s ‘not out the woods yet’ with her health struggles. Here we look at the latest updates on Kate’s cancer recovery.

Kate, 42, has been largely absent from duty this year as a result of her ongoing battle against an undisclosed form of cancer. Ahead of her Trooping appearance, she released a statement in which she spoke about her recovery.

“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days,” the princess said. “On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.

“My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months. On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home.