Kate photographed by Prince Louis to mark World Cancer Day

The Princess of Wales has released a photograph of herself to mark World Cancer Day, taken by her son Prince Louis.

Kate was snapped outdoors on a wintry day by the young royal, who appears to be following in the footsteps of his mother – who is a keen amateur photographer.

Word Cancer Day falls on Tuesday and in a social media post showing her image, and another of some ferns taken by the princess, she writes: “Don’t forget to nurture all that which lies beyond the disease.”

Kate is continuing to make a gradual return to royal duties after completing her cancer treatment last summer.

She carried out three royal engagements last week, but the events are not thought to indicate the princess is fully back to work.