Kate Middleton and Prince William are "more open" and "talk about their relationship together" amid her cancer journey, a source tells PEOPLE.

Shortly before announcing her cancer is in remission, Kate rang in the new year by heading to the French Alps with her family. Prince William and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte,

Princess Kate Middleton shared that she’s in remission nearly a year after her cancer diagnosis, marking a hopeful step forward. She expressed gratitude for the support during this challenging journey.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has announced that she is now in remission from cancer, following a year of health challenges for the royal family. The princess’s cancer journey began with a planned abdominal surgery in January 2024,