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Kate Middleton fighting cancer: Kate said she will return to work after she fully recovers. (Archive)
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, ended speculation on social media about her absence from the public eye with the grim news of a cancer diagnosis. While the UK royal has been receiving chemotherapy since her abdominal surgery in January, her public statement was released after two months and her young children could be the reason behind the delay.
In her video message, Kate revealed that she and her husband, Prince William, wanted to handle the news privately for the sake of their “young family.”
The timing of the announcement coincides with the school holidays for the young royals (Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5), which kept them away from the public eye when the news was shared.
A message from Catherine, Princess of Wales pic.twitter.com/5LQT1qGarK
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 22, 2024
“It’s taken us a while to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that’s appropriate for them, and reassure them that I’m going to be okay. As I’ve told you, I’m okay and I’m getting stronger all the time.” day focusing on the things that will help me heal: in my mind, body and spirit,” she said.
Kate, who has not appeared in public since Christmas Day, described the diagnosis as a “huge shock” and asked for privacy while she completes her preventive chemotherapy.
“We hope you understand that as a family we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment,” she said.
Following her abdominal surgery in January, Kensington Palace had issued a statement saying the royal was expected to return to official duties after Easter on March 31. However, Kate has now said that she will return to work only after she fully recovers.
“My job has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I hope to return when I can, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery,” he said.