Mar 23, 2024, 03:35PM ISTSource: etimes.in
On March 22, the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, opened up about her battle with cancer. Kate announced that she is currently undergoing ‘preventive chemotherapy.’ The Princess of Wales shared that cancer was detected during her abdominal surgery in January. Kate described the news as a ‘huge shock’ and highlighted the ‘incredibly tough couple of months’ that followed for the royal family. She expressed her decision to step back from her duties to prioritize her health and recovery. Kate explained that she and Prince William have been carefully explaining her health condition to their three children. The Princess of Wales revealed that she reassured her children, stating, ‘I am well and getting stronger every day.’ Buckingham Palace released a statement from King Charles, expressing pride in his daughter-in-law ‘for her courage’ in speaking out. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle issued a brief statement supporting the Princess of Wales, expressing their wishes for her ‘health and healing.’ US President Joe Biden, UK PM Rishi Sunak, and others posted messages on social media, sending wishes for Kate Middleton’s ‘full recovery.’ Kate’s revelation marks her as the third member of the royal family to publicly disclose a recent cancer diagnosis. King Charles and Sarah, the Duchess of York, had previously disclosed their diagnoses of cancer.