One of the most famous, photographed and talked-about women in the world is fighting a very personal battle.
Kate, Princess of Wales, disclosed Friday that she is being treated for an unspecified form of cancer.
The revelation went alongside a request for “some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment” and was in part an attempt to quell the clamor of rumor and speculation that has built since the palace announced in January that Kate, 42, had undergone abdominal surgery and would be out of sight for several months.
The Princess of Wales has announced she has been diagnosed with cancer and is in the early stages of “preventative chemotherapy”.
In a video message released on Friday, Kate said she underwent major abdominal surgery on January 14 for a condition that was believed to be non-cancerous but subsequent tests revealed cancer had been present.
In the heartfelt message, the princess, 42, revealed the diagnosis had come as a “huge shock” and she and Prince William had been doing everything to process it privately for the sake of their young family.
She added: "I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.
“Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too. As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both."
It comes just weeks after Kings revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer and remains in treatment.
She said: “I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you, personally, for all the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I have been recovering from surgery.
“It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I’ve had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful.
Kate has been the centre of a public frenzy in recent weeks following her withdrawal from royal engagements. The mother-of-three was subject to a flurry of speculation and conspiracy theories.
King Charles and Queen Camilla have issued a statement saying they will “continue to offer their love and support to the whole family through this difficult time”, according to Buckingham Palace.
It comes as the Princess of Wales said the reason she had taken time away from the public eye was to break the news of her cancer delicately to her young family.
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