After months of speculation about her health, Kensington Palace released a video on Friday afternoon in which Kate Middleton revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer.

“In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was noncancerous,” Catherine, the Princess of Wales, said in the video. “The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present.”

“My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment,” she explained.

A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales pic.twitter.com/5LQT1qGarK

Catherine did not reveal what type of cancer she has.

She said the news came as a “huge shock” and she and Prince William “have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.”

The princess said that as she has told her children, “I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal, in my mind, body and spirits.”

“Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too,” she added. “As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both. We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment.”

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Kate Middleton Releases Video Revealing Cancer Diagnosis

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23.03.2024

After months of speculation about her health, Kensington Palace released a video on Friday afternoon in which Kate Middleton revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer.

“In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was noncancerous,” Catherine, the Princess of Wales, said in the video. “The surgery was successful. However, tests after........

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