Kate Middleton Confirms Cancer Diagnosis In New Video
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Updated Mar 22, 2024, 02:25pm EDT
Kate Middleton is in the early stages of chemotherapy treatment after a cancer diagnosis, the Princess of Wales confirmed in a new video Friday, the first major update provided on the princess’ health since the palace first announced in January she would undergo a surgery and be out of the public eye for months.
Kate Middleton at the Design Museum on Nov. 15, 2023 in London, England.
Getty Images Key FactsIn a two-minute video posted to Kensington Palace social media pages, Kate confirmed she underwent an abdominal surgery earlier this year and that while the surgery “was successful,” tests afterwards confirmed “cancer had been present.”
Kate did not elaborate or explain what type of cancer she has been diagnosed with, but did say she is undergoing “a course of preventative chemotherapy.”
“I am well and getting stronger everyday,” Kate said in the video.
“Having William by my side is a great source of reassurance and comfort.”Kate completed the video by asking for “time, space and privacy.”
Rumors have been circulating about Kate’s health and personal life for months and were only intensified on March 10, when Kensington Palace released a photo of the princess and her children that was later found to have been heavily edited and was pulled from circulation by several major news agencies.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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