Kate, Princess Of Wales, She said in a video message published on Friday that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy, two months after undergoing “major” abdominal surgery.
The type of cancer was not revealed. I started chemotherapy in late February.
The announcement sparked a wave of support, and comes at a time when her father-in-law, King Charles, is undergoing cancer treatment.
“This was of course a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our little family,” Kate, 42, said in the video, which was filmed in Windsor on October 23. Wednesday. “As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to begin my treatment.”
The cancer was discovered in post-operative tests after her surgery Abdominal surgery in mid-January“Kate said.
Kate described it as “major abdominal surgery” and said in her video: “At the time, it was thought my condition was not cancerous.”
The type of surgery she underwent was not revealed.
“The surgery was a success,” Kate said. “However, tests conducted after the operation showed the presence of cancer. My medical team therefore advised me that I should undergo a course of preventive chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of this treatment.”
At the time of Kate's surgery, Kensington Palace said her condition was not cancerous. The palace has provided little information about her condition since then.
Kate said: “We took some time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that was right for them, and to reassure them that I would be OK.” “As I told them, I am doing well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal, in my mind, body and spirit.”
Kate said that having her husband, Prince of Wales, by her side “is a great source of comfort and reassurance.”
“We hope you understand that as a family we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment. My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to returning when I am able to. But for now I must focus on making a full recovery,” Kate said. “I also think of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. To anyone facing this disease, in any way, please do not lose faith or hope. you are not alone.”
Kate will return to her official duties when her medical team allows her to do so.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said in a statement that his thoughts were with Kate and her family, adding: “She has shown tremendous courage in her statement today.”
“In recent weeks, she has been under intense scrutiny and treated unfairly by certain sections of the media around the world and on social media. When it comes to health matters, like everyone else, she should have privacy to focus on her treatment and be with her loving family.” “. “I know I speak for the entire country in wishing her a full and speedy recovery and I look forward to seeing her back in action when she is ready.”
Friday's announcement comes after reports that several staff at the London clinic, where Kate was admitted in January, are under investigation for allegedly trying to access the Princess of Wales' medical records.
This announcement also comes weeks later He suffered from photo editing controversy.
Kate celebrated Mother's Day in the United Kingdom on March 10. By sharing a photo on X She is smiling, surrounded by her three children. The photo was the first official photo of Kate seen by the public since December.
The photo was taken by several international news agencies, including the Associated Press, Reuters, Getty Images and Agence France-Presse.
Those agencies later retracted the photo, saying it may have been edited by members of the royal family before publishing it.
The Associated Press said it appeared that “the source had manipulated the image in a way that did not meet AP photography standards.”
Kate said the next day Her Mother's Day photo was edited and she apologized for any “confusion” caused by the edits.
“Like many amateur photographers, I occasionally experiment with editing,” she said in a statement on Channel X. “I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion caused by the family photo we shared yesterday.”
Meanwhile, Kate's father-in-law, King Charles is also undergoing treatment For an unknown type of cancer.
The palace announced the king's cancer diagnosis – which came after treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia – on February 5.
The type of treatment was not revealed.
The Prime Minister told the BBC in February that the king's cancer was “caught early”.
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