VIDEO: Princess of Wales Diagnosed With Cancer

VIDEO: Princess of Wales Diagnosed With Cancer

A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales pic.twitter.com/5LQT1qGarK

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

A video from the Royal Family on Friday announced that the Princess of Wales is suffering from cancer.

In a video statement, Catherine, Princess of Wales, says it was a "huge shock" after an "incredibly tough couple of months."

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But she sent a positive message, saying. " am well and getting stronger every day."

Her statement explains that when she had abdominal surgery in January, it was not known that there was any cancer.

"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," She said.

Details of the cancer have not been disclosed, but Kensington Palace says it is confident the princess will make a full recovery.

This story is developing...

Updated at 2:23 AM