Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and has already begun undergoing chemotherapy treatment. The shocking news was announced by Kate herself in a video filmed in Windsor on Wednesday.
The 42-year-old wife of Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, shared that the cancer was discovered in postoperative tests following abdominal surgery in mid-January. The surgery was initially not thought to be related to cancer, but further tests revealed the disease.
In the video, Kate expressed her gratitude for the support of her husband and their young family during this difficult time. She mentioned that the couple tried to process and deal with the diagnosis privately before going public with the news.
Details about the specific type of cancer have not been disclosed, but Kate mentioned that it was a major shock to her and her family. She also highlighted the importance of taking the time to recover from surgery before starting treatment.
The official announcement was made on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ official YouTube profile, where the royal couple continues to update the public on their journey with Kate’s cancer diagnosis.