In a video statement aired on the BBC Friday evening, Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and has started treatment. She called the news a “huge shock” and asked for “time, space, and privacy” as she navigates this challenging time.
The royal family was deeply affected by the news, with Princess Kate unable to accompany Prince William on the day of Queen Elizabeth’s passing. In her message, she shared that the past two months have been “incredibly difficult for our entire family” as they come to terms with her diagnosis and the start of chemotherapy.