Princess Of Wales Announces A Disaster At The Royal Palace
Updates on British affairs presented in this episode of Samri Channel.
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, confirmed that she had begun the first stages of treatment after tests revealed that she had cancer. In a video statement, Princess Kate said that she had experienced a “huge shock” after “two very difficult months.” But she expressed her optimism through a positive message, saying: “I am fine and getting stronger every day.” Details of the Princess of Wales’ cancer have not yet been revealed, but Kensington Palace in London says it is confident that the princess will make a full recovery. Princess Kate explained in the video that she had abdominal surgery last January, and she did not know that she had cancer. She added: “But the tests conducted after the operation showed the presence of cancer, so my medical team advised me that I should undergo a course of preventive chemotherapy, and I am now in the early stages of this treatment.” Princess Catherine said that she is thinking of all those who have been afflicted with cancer, sending a message of support to all those affected, saying: “To everyone who faces this disease, in any way, please do not lose faith or hope, you are not alone.”
Princess Catherine indicated that it took her a long time to recover from the surgery she underwent last January, due to her medical condition that was not disclosed, stressing that her priority now is to reassure her family. “William and I have done everything we can to address and manage this privately for our little family,” she added. The Princess explained: “We took some time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that was appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I would be okay.” She said the family now needs “some time, space and privacy.”
Catherine and Prince William are not expected to appear with the royal family on Easter, and the princess will likely not return to her official duties any time soon. Kensington Palace said Prince William’s sudden absence from a memorial service in late February was due to the discovery of Catherine’s cancer diagnosis. The couple has faced a wave of widespread speculation and controversy on social media about the princess’s health since she underwent surgery in January, especially since she has missed all official events since Christmas. In her statement, Princess Catherine spoke about the support provided by the family, saying: “Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance as well,” adding: “As with the love, support and kindness shown by so many of you, it means a lot to me.”
Kensington Palace said the video of the princess was filmed on Wednesday by BBC Studios, the BBC’s production arm. BBC News said in a statement: “Along with other media outlets, BBC News has seen the Kensington Palace statement this afternoon.”
For his part, Britain’s King Charles III said on Friday that he was “very proud” of his daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, for her “courage” in announcing that she had cancer, according to a Buckingham Palace spokesman. The king was receiving treatment in a London hospital last January, while Kate was also there recovering from surgery. Since then, the King has remained in “close contact with his beloved daughter-in-law over the past weeks,” a Buckingham Palace spokesman said. The spokesperson added that both King Charles and Queen Camilla “will continue to offer their love and support to the entire family during this difficult time.” Kate Middleton announced, in a video clip, that she had cancer, and doctors discovered the disease during “major abdominal surgery” last January, according to a statement issued by Kensington Palace in the British capital, London. The Princess of Wales said: “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London, and it was thought at the time that my condition was not cancerous.” She added, “The surgery was successful, however, tests after the operation showed the presence of cancer.”
