Kate Middleton undergoes chemotherapy treatment for cancer

The Princess of Wales says she is undergoing preventative chemotherapy to treat cancer that was found following her abdominal surgery earlier this year.

Kate Middleton disclosed her condition in a video message Friday. This comes after weeks of speculation on social media about her health and whereabouts following her major abdominal surgery on Jan. 16.

“At the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous,” the 42-year-old princess said.

“The surgery was successful, however, tests after the operation found cancer had been present.”

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— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 22, 2024

She is now in the early stages of a course of preventative chemotherapy after her medical team advised her to do so.

Kate asked for “time, space and privacy” as she focuses on her recovery from her unspecified type of cancer.

“I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal in my mind, body and spirits,” she said.

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Video surfaced this week of Kate with Prince William walking at a farm shop in Windsor near their home. It was the first footage of the princess since Christmas Day.

Before Friday, Kensington Palace had provided little detail about Kate’s condition except that it wasn’t cancer-related and that she would be away from public duties until April.