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In a heartfelt video, the Princess Of Wales revealed she\u2019s been diagnosed with cancer \u2013 here, royal expert Katie Nicholls reveals how the last few months have taken their toll<\/p>\n
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After weeks of conspiracy theories and riddles over Kate Middleton\u2019s health, the nation was left heartbroken last week when the sad truth was finally revealed that the Princess Of Wales had been dealt a devastating cancer diagnosis.<\/p>\n
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Kate, who had planned abdominal surgery on 16 January, bravely opened up to the nation in an emotional video \u2013 which was released last Friday \u2013 believed to have been timed to coincide with the start of her children\u2019s Easter school holidays.<\/p>\n
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In the official video, Kate, 42, said the diagnosis had come as a \u201chuge shock\u201d, explaining, \u201cIn 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 am now in the early stages of treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n
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And in an emotional moment, Kate \u2013 mum to Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five \u2013 revealed how she broke the news to her children with the support of her husband Prince William \u2013 describing him as a \u201cgreat source of comfort and reassurance.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The children have been reassured their mum will be OK<\/p>\n
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Though the news was met with shock and sadness, it seems that Kate is doing well and is hoping for a full recovery, revealing in the video, \u201cI am well and getting stronger every day\u201d. Although it is understood she will be stepping back from public duties for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n
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Understandably, insiders say the Royal family were left devastated by Kate\u2019s diagnosis, especially as King Charles is also receiving treatment for cancer after being diagnosed earlier this year. In a statement released by the King, he said he was \u201cso proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did\u201d.<\/p>\n
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Having kept a low profile since Christmas, with only two brief paparazzi sightings, royal watchers were surprised when Kate was spotted at a local farm shop last week. She was seen walking along with Prince William at the Windsor Farm Shop near their Adelaide Cottage home, and onlookers remarked that she looked \u201chappy, healthy and relaxed\u201d.<\/p>\n
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Her video message shocked the nation<\/p>\n
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Her appearance came three days before allegations that a staff member at the London Clinic, where the princess underwent her surgery in January, had tried to hack into Kate\u2019s medical records. It\u2019s the latest saga in a testing time for the princess, who has faced constant \u2013 often outlandish \u2013 speculation and claims about her condition, her whereabouts and her marriage.<\/p>\n
Katie Nicholl, author of Kate: The Future Queen<\/em>, told Closer<\/em>\u00a0prior to the latest official statement on Kate\u2019s health that the potential data breach \u2013 which occurred days before Kate\u2019s statement \u2013 would have caused her deep dismay. \u201cIt\u2019s a very serious allegation and one can only imagine the princess would feel upset and angry that someone in a position of authority would try to access her private medical records,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”quote-with-bg” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”30px” background_color=”#dd1881″ custom_padding=”12px|14px|6px|14px|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”quote-with-bg” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”30px” background_color=”#dd1881″ custom_padding=”12px|14px|6px|14px|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”quote-with-bg” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”30px” background_color=”#dd1881″ custom_padding=”12px|14px|6px|14px|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Having taken a break from her royal duties since her surgery two months ago, Kate went on to reveal she\u2019s hoping she can return to her duties when she has completed her treatment and is feeling better.<\/p>\n Katie reveals that she will be excited to eventually come back to work, stronger than ever, especially as the princess admits that \u201cwork has always brought me a deep sense of joy\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m sure she is looking forward to picking up where she left off,\u201d Katie adds. \u201cThe princess will have felt disappointed and probably frustrated to have let people down, particularly the work that she was doing for her Early Years campaign.<\/p>\n \u201cThis period of time will have been very difficult for her, for someone who\u2019s used to operating at a fast pace, juggling a lot of balls and managing a lot of different things in her life. So I would imagine that she\u2019s probably very much looking forward to a dose of normality, because the past couple of months have been anything but normal. They\u2019ve been extraordinary. I can only imagine it\u2019s been very difficult for her.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/04.jpg” title_text=”04″ force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_class=”custom-gallery-caption” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_color=”#111111″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”-2.75%||||false|false” custom_padding=”3px|8px|3px|8px|true|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n William has been a \u201cgreat source of comfort,\u201d says Kate<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Katie tells Closer<\/em> that all the \u201cKate-spiracies\u201d would have caused the princess further stress and misery. \u201cKate knew that this would generate a huge amount of interest. That said, I don\u2019t think she expected anything on the level that she\u2019s received,\u201d she says. \u201cAs a mother with three children to look after and worry about, I think Kate is probably feeling pretty shellshocked and quite upset by the wild and frankly ludicrous online speculation and bizarre conspiracy theories. For someone who\u2019s gone through a very serious operation, that must be very frustrating and upsetting to have to deal with.\u201d<\/p>\n Katie continues, \u201cOne can only hope that Kate, who has always been adored by the public, committed to service and public duty and known for being unflappable in a crisis, is just not letting it get to her.\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”custom-author-name” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” text_orientation=”right” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n By\u00a0Shereen Low & Katie Holloway<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ divider_weight=”2px” module_class=”custom-divider” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text module_class=”credit-texts” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” 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