Washington, July 2 -- Kate Middleton has returned to public life with a visit to a hospital in Essex, where she spoke honestly about how tough her cancer journey has been, even after her treatment ended, according to People.

On July 2, the Princess of Wales visited the well-being garden at Colchester Hospital. During her visit, Kate helped plant "Catherine's Rose," a new pink flower named in her honor. The plant is being shared across hospitals and gardens around the U.K. to promote healing and support.

Kate, 43, shared that the period after her treatment has been harder than many might expect. "You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism through treatment, treatment's done, then it's like, 'I can crack on, get back to normal,' but actual...