Kate Middleton and Prince William ‘are going through hell’, their friend claims

Less than two weeks later, amid mounting conspiracy theories, Middleton revealed in a heartfelt video that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was in the early stages of chemotherapy following her treatment. abdominal surgery in January.

“It has been an incredibly tough few months for our whole family, but I have had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful,” she said.

“We hope you understand that as a family we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment,” she added. “My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able to do so. But for now I must focus on making a full recovery.”