Unveiling Kate’s Brave Battle, Family Strength, and the Call for Privacy”
It was a message unlike any before from the Princess of Wales. Sitting in the spring gardens of Windsor, she revealed to the world that she’s receiving treatment for cancer.
It was a deeply personal and moving message from Kate after what she admitted had been incredibly tough time for her, William and their young family. Following intense speculation about her health,
Kate spoke of the importance of taking time to explain what was happening to George, Charlote and Louis before telling the public. It was after her abdominal surgery in January that tests first revealed cancer had been present and she’s now undergoing preventative chemotherapy.
The news comes less than two months after the king’s cancer diagnosis, and tonight he spoke of his pride at the courage his beloved daughter in law had shown.
Kate says she is now focused on healing in mind, body and spirit. Her last official moment in public was on Christmas Day. Today,
the Princess of Wales chose to. Reappear in front of the cameras to make a very personal and moving announcement. Here is that statement from Kate in full. From beginning to end,
I wanted to. Take this opportunity to say thank you personally for all the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I’ve. 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’m so grateful. In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery. In London and at the time it was thought that my condition was non cancerous.
The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I. Should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy. And I’m now in the early stages of that treatment.
This, of course, came as a huge. Shock and William and I have been. Doing everything we can to process and. Manage this privately for the sake of our young family. As you can imagine, this has taken time.
It has taken me time to recover. From major surgery in order to start my treatment. But most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlote. And Louis in a way that’s appropriate. For them and to reassure them that. I’m going to be okay. As I’ve said to them,
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. We hope that you’ll understand that as. A family, we now need some time.
Space and privacy while I complete my treatment. My work has always brought me a. Deep sense of joy and I look. Forward to being back when I’m able. But for now,
I must focus on. Making a full recovery. At this time, I’m also thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. For everyone facing this disease, in whatever. Form, please do not lose faith or hope.
You are not alone. So why did Kate not share anything until today? It was to protect her and William’s children. The oldest, George, is only ten, but today all three finish school for the. Easter holidays,
which means they can be. Protected and largely shielded from what is tonight. A global news story. Shortly after Kate’s announcement, the king said he was so proud of her for her courage and he’d been in
the closest contact with, in his words, his beloved daughter in law throughout the past weeks. There was also a statement from Harry and Meghan. Despite the acrimony of recent years from. California, they wrote, we wish health and healing for Kate and the family and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace.
The Princess of Wales spent 13 nights. At the London clinic following abdominal surgery in January. She asked for privacy at the time. She got it at first, but not for very long. A few weeks out of the public eye and an 11th hour cancellation by William at this Thanksgiving service for his godfather.
And the rumors and conspiracies went into overdrive. None of it helped by Kate admitting she had digitally manipulated her Mother’s Day photo.
But the wild speculation about her health has been deeply hurtful and tonight the prime minister condemned those who subjected Kate to it.
Rishi Sunak wrote, in recent weeks, she has been subjected to intense scrutiny and has been unfairly treated by certain sections of the media around the world and on social media.
At the White House tonight, the subject. Of Kate’s health was discussed right at the outset as the president’s press secretary came to the microphone.
We just heard, obviously all of us just heard the terrible news and certainly we wish her a full recovery. And I think it’s important that we respect their of privacy, especially at this time. So I’m not going to go further, further than that. Kate has now asked for privacy, including when she’s out with her family.