Kate Middleton's visit to the hospital where she had cancer treatment left an impression on Angela Terry, who tells PEOPLE what it was like to meet Princess Kate.

Kate, the Princess of Wales, announced Tuesday that her cancer is in remission, less than one year after announcing her diagnosis. The 43-year-old princess shared the update in a statement on X, writing, "It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery."

"It was just like talking to a friend about a really horrible time in life and how you find ways of getting through it," Katherine Field tells PEOPLE of the Princess of Wales

Kate Middleton shared that she was in remission nearly a year after she announced she was undergoing chemotherapy.

Kate Middleton announced she’s in remission from cancer nearly a year after sharing her diagnosis. Here’s what the term means.

Kate Middleton visited the Royal Marsden Hospital and chatted with a patient who was undergoing chemotherapy as treatment. The two spoke about their shared experience - battling cancer.

"It was really heart-warming to watch," Angela Terry tells PEOPLE of Princess Kate's candor when she bonded with cancer patients

Kate Middleton shared a positive update on her health. The Princess of Wales was diagnosed with cancer in March 2024, though most details remained private throughout her road to recovery. Many have and continue to admire the beloved royal for her advocacy for children's mental health,