Kate Middleton reveals she has cancer: Princess undergoing chemotherapy and ‘getting stronger every day’

Kate Middleton has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer.

In a heartbreaking blow for the royal family, the Princess of Wales announced Friday that she is in the early stages of chemotherapy treatment, as she praised husband Prince William for being by her side.

The princess did not disclose the type of cancer she has, but said the diagnosis came as a “huge shock.”

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In an emotional video, the 42-year-old mother of three told viewers, “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 am now in the early stages of that treatment.”

Looking very pale in a striped sweater and jeans, but with her trademark glossy brown hair styled for the cameras, the princess admitted the diagnosis “came as a huge shock.”

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“William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,” she said somberly.

Palace sources told Page Six that Middleton and William had wanted to keep the information private until their children — Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5 — had had time to “understand and process the news before it was made public.”

However, the children began Easter vacation from their schools on Friday and the couple thought it was the right time to speak out.

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Middleton added, “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 OK.

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“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 spirits.”

Despite intense — and false — rumors that William, 41, had been CBS star Stephen Colbert, Middleton praised her husband for standing by her side during this hard time.

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“Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too,” she said. “As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both.”

Middleton’s news comes just weeks after King Charles was also diagnosed with cancer.

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“We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment,” said Kate. “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.”

She concluded her message by speaking directly to others battling cancer.

“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. You are not alone,” she powerfully said.

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Middleton will be getting treatment out of the public eye and resting at home in Windsor, as palace sources say the family hopes for privacy.

The princess has been at the center of major abdominal surgery in January.

She was seen in insisted it was a body double.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s pal, tech CEO Christopher Bouzy, who appeared in their Netflix documentary, tweeted, “I’ve compiled a few older videos of William and Kate walking together, as well as the recent video from Windsor Farm. Take a look and decide for yourself if it’s Kate or not.

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“We were told Kate was recovering and would resume her royal duties shortly,” Bouzy continued. “Yet, in the recent video, she is holding a bag and moving briskly. If she’s capable of such activity, why isn’t she back to fulfilling her royal duties yet?”

On the other hand, the weeks of social media chaos prompted Jimmy Kimmel to urge people to leave Middleton alone.

“She had an operation, she had abdominal surgery. Maybe she has a colostomy bag and doesn’t want everybody to see it. I mean, really,” he said during his late-night show Thursday.

“People are demanding she get dressed up and march through London so we can have a look at her. Leave this woman alone!”