Following weeks of speculation, the BBC revealed that Princess Kate Middleton<\/strong><\/a> has been diagnosed with cancer on Friday, March 22.<\/p>\n \u201c[My] medical team advised preventative chemotherapy and I am now in early stages of that treatment,\u201d Kate, 42, said via a video<\/a> posted via X. \u201c[It has] taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start treatment, also to explain to kids and to reassure them I will be OK.\u201d<\/p>\n She then explained that Prince William<\/strong> has been a \u201cgreat source of comfort.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI am well and getting stronger every day,\u201d Kate continued. \u201cWe hope you understand as a family we now need some space and time \u2026 Work has always been a joy and I look forward to being back when able but now must focus on full recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n The statement comes \u200bas fans have been demanding answers about Kate\u2019s\u00a0whereabouts after she underwent a \u201cplanned\u201d abdominal surgery<\/a> in January. Kensington Palace gave a public update about her recovery one day after her operation.<\/p>\n \u201cThe surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery,\u201d the palace\u2019s statement read. \u201cBased on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.\u201d<\/p>\n Kate\u2019s sudden surgery had fans questioning exactly why she went under the knife. Social media users started sharing conspiracy theories that the princess got an alleged tummy tuck or Brazilian butt lift and that she was allegedly in a coma. The palace debunked the rumors on February 29 and reiterated that Kate, 42, wasn\u2019t expected to return to the public eye until after Easter. \u200bKate was photographed near Windsor on March 4 as her mother, Carole Middleton<\/strong>, drove her daughter around town.<\/p>\n Six days later, Kensington Palace shared a \u200bPhotoshopped picture of Kate and her kids \u2013 Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, whom she shares with William, 31 \u2013 in honor of U.K.\u2019s Mother\u2019s Day. After the snapshot sparked great debate online, photo agencies sent a \u201ckill notification\u201d to outlets and advised them to remove the edited picture. Kate broke her silence on March 11 via Kensington Palace\u2019s X account.<\/p>\n \u201cLike many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing,\u201d she wrote. \u201cI wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother\u2019s Day. C.\u201d<\/p>\n Rumors also swirled that Kate was M.I.A. due to William\u2019s alleged affair with Rose Hanbury<\/strong>. However, \u200bthe former model claimed the speculation was \u201cfalse\u201d on March 16.<\/p>\n In other news, \u200bKing Charles III<\/a><\/strong> faced health battles<\/a> of his own. In January, it was revealed that he was battling cancer<\/a> after \u200bhe had surgery for an enlarged benign prostate.<\/p>\n \u201cHis Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties,\u201d a message from the palace read on February 5. \u201cThroughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.\u201d<\/p>\n In March, a report claimed that Charles, 75, died amid his private cancer battle. However, the palace reassured the public that he was alive and well<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are happy to confirm that The King is continuing with official and private business,\u201d the palace said in a statement on Monday, March 18, according to the New York Post<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Kate](\"https:\/\/www.lifeandstylemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kate-middleton-cancer-1.jpg?fit=400%2C264&quality=86&strip=all\")
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