In a surprising revelation, Princess Kate, the
Princess of Wales
, has disclosed that she is undergoing
chemotherapy
treatment for
cancer
after a major stomach surgery. The announcement, delivered in a video message recorded in Windsor, follows weeks of speculation regarding her health and absence from public view.
In her video message, the Princess requested “time, space, and privacy” as she undergoes ‘preventive chemo’ treatment for an unspecified type of cancer.
Kate also expressed the shock and difficulty her family has faced since learning of her diagnosis. She revealed that post-surgery tests had unexpectedly revealed the cancer, prompting her and Prince William to handle the matter with caution, especially for the sake of their three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
Kate shared her determination to focus on her recovery, stating, “I am well. I am getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal.”
Following the announcement, an outpouring of support flooded social media, with celebrities, politicians and public figures from around the world sending messages of love and encouragement to Princess Kate. Hollywood actress
Blake Lively
publicly apologized for a previous joke about the Princess and extended her best wishes via Instagram. Notable figures including
Olivia Munn
,
Catherine Zeta-Jones
, and
Meghan Markle
and Prince Harry also conveyed their support and hopes for Kate’s swift recovery.
Catherine Zeta-Jones, who was born in Wales and was made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by now-King Charles III in 2011, wrote on Instagram. “Wales and the World is with you HRH Princess of Wales. Love to you always.”
Olivia Munn, who recently went public with her secret breast cancer battle, commented on Kensington Palace’s Instagram video of Kate, “Thank you for showing what it’s like to fight with grace and determination for yourself and your family. Wishing you all the best.”
Lauren Sanchez, the media personality and fiancee of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, commented on the post as well, writing, “Sending love.”
Shweta Bachchan, daughter of
Amitabh Bachchan
, also sent her love by posting heart emoticons in the comments ssection.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry also sent their best wishes to the Princess saying, “We wish health and healing for Kate and the family and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace.”
Kate, hadn’t been seen publicly since Christmas until video surfaced this week of her with her husband, Prince William, heir to the throne. It showed them walking from a shop that sells produce grown on the royal family’s Windsor estate.