"Courage: Catherine, Princess of Wales, Faces Cancer Battle"

On November 24, 2023, Catherine, Princess of Wales, was spotted in north London. The former Kate Middleton disclosed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing treatment in its initial stages.

Image Credit: Google Catherine, Princess of Wales

She made the announcement through a video message issued by Kensington Palace on Friday and is currently undergoing early stages of chemotherapy.

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In the video, the 42-year-old former Kate Middleton expressed that the diagnosis came as a "huge shock" following what she described as an exceptionally challenging couple of months.

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Kate revealed that the cancer was detected during follow-up tests conducted after she underwent significant abdominal surgery in January. However, she refrained from disclosing the specific type or stage of the cancer.

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She thanked the public for their support in recent weeks, adding that she and her family "now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment."

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On Jan. 17, Kensington Palace announced that Kate was recovering from a planned abdominal surgery. The princess "is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter," on March 31, the palace said at the time. Even so, her window of absence fueled online conspiracy theories about the princess.

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It's another blow in a recent bout of bad news for the royal family. Last month, the palace revealed that King Charles III, 75, had been diagnosed with cancer.

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Before Friday, the most recent update from Kate came earlier this month with the release of a photo of the Princess of Wales and her children — Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Prince George — and credited to husband Prince William.

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said in a statement that the princess had shown "tremendous bravery," amid weeks of intense scrutiny and media coverage.

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"The Princess of Wales has the love and support of the whole country as she continues her recovery," he said.

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