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Princess Kate has cancer. She reports to the public with a personal message and finally gives an explanation as to why she recently withdrew.
London – Princess Kate (42) was diagnosed with cancer after her abdominal operation. The wife of the heir to the British throne, Prince William (41), is receiving chemotherapy, as she said in a video message published on Friday. The diagnosis is said to have been a shock for the princess, but she is looking positively into the future.
Diagnosis only after surgery: Princess Kate has cancer
In the video message, the princess now addresses the public. At the beginning, Kate would like to thank everyone for the support she received during her time out. But she also makes it clear that these were tough months for her and also for the family.
Kate explains that at the time of her abdominal operation it was still suspected that her illness was unrelated to cancer – and she emphasizes that the operation was successful. But subsequent tests showed the opposite.
Time to heal: Kate’s real reason for withdrawing from the public eye
Her medical team then advised Kate that she should undergo chemotherapy – which the Princess of Wales is currently undergoing. Of course, the diagnosis was a “big shock” for her. Together with Prince William, the princess was looking for a way to keep what happened private – to protect their children.
Kate emphasizes in the video message that she is doing well and is getting “stronger” every day. She now wants to focus all her efforts on getting healthy again – but for this the princess needs time, space and, above all, privacy. In the last few days there has been speculation as to whether and when Princess Kate would go public about her health – now she has made her secret public. Sources used: twitter.de/kensingtonRoyal, bbc.com