King Charles is so proud of the Princess of Wales for her courage and standing up alone to reveal her cancer diagnosis in a never-before-seen video on Friday. Following months of speculation, wild conspiracy theories, scarless rumors, and jokes about her condition, Princess Katherine revealed on Friday that she has cancer. The Princess of Wales made the shocking revelation that she was battling cancer in an unprecedented video after abdominal surgery in January discovered the cancer was present. Sharing Charles’s reaction to the shocking news, Buckingham Palace said Charles, 75, who is also undergoing cancer treatment, is so proud of Catherine for her courage and speaking as she did following their time in hospital together.
The King has remained in the closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law throughout the past weeks. King Charles and Princess Kate were both hospitalized at the London clinic in January, and the Monarch has remained in the closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law throughout the past weeks, the spokesperson adds. Both King Charles and Queen Camilla will continue to offer their love and support to the whole family through this difficult time. Princess Katherine’s candid announcement came as another blow to the royal family already grappling with King Charles’s own cancer diagnosis.
In her emotional video, seated on a bench at Windsor, dressed casually in jeans and a nautical striped sweater, the Princess of Wales delivered her most personal address yet. Princess Catherine began by thanking well-wishers for their wonderful messages of support amid her recovery during what has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family. In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London, and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous, she shared. 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 that treatment.
Noting that the news was a huge shock, Princess Katherine said that she and Prince William 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, Charlotte, and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them and to reassure them that I am going to be okay, she said, referring to her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. As I have 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 spirit, Kate continued. 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. Despite the shock of her diagnosis, Princess Katherine remains optimistic, focusing on her recovery and drawing strength from the support of her loved ones, including her husband, Prince William, and the outpouring of kindness from well-wishers. We hope that you will 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 am able. But for now, I must focus on making a full recovery. At this time, I am 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, she concluded the video. You are not alone. In February, Buckingham Palace confirmed that Charles had been diagnosed with a form of cancer, which is not prostate cancer, that was discovered while the King was being treated at the private London clinic for an enlarged prostate. The King has postponed public-facing duties but is said to be continuing to work behind the scenes on his red boxes, his state business, and official papers. Sarah, Duchess of York, became the third royal in quick succession to announce a medical procedure at the beginning of 2024 when she revealed a diagnosis of malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer.