Princess Catherine breaks silence about prolonged absence
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The recent revelation that Princess Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has been diagnosed with cancer sent shockwaves across the globe, casting a shadow of concern over the Royal Family.
The announcement, which came after much speculation and a conspicuous absence from the public eye, has highlighted the balance the royals must maintain between their public duties and private struggles.
For months, the health of Princess Catherine, 42, had been a topic of whispers and concern, particularly after her absence following a 'planned' abdominal surgery in January.
Kensington Palace's initial statements did not disclose the full extent of her condition, describing it as 'non-cancerous' and assuring the public that the Princess was recovering well.
However, in a heartfelt video announcement, Princess Catherine shared that cancer was detected in the results following her surgery.
‘William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,’ she said.
The royal couple sought to manage the situation privately, waiting until the school holidays began to discuss the matter with their children—Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five—in an age-appropriate manner.
‘It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment,’ she said.
‘But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be okay.’
The Princess of Wales also spoke candidly about the need for time to recover from major surgery and to begin ‘preventative chemotherapy’. However, it remained unclear when she learned about her condition.
Preventative chemotherapy, formally known as adjuvant chemotherapy, is a course of anti-cancer drugs given to clean any cancer cells that may have remained in the body after primary cancer treatment.
A significant detail in Kate's announcement suggested another reason she might have kept the real reason for her long absence secret for such a long time.
‘William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,’ she said.
While her type of cancer has not yet been disclosed, King Charles’ prostate cancer diagnosis was revealed in February.
King Charles expressed his pride, saying he was ‘so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did’ after spending time in the hospital together for their respective treatments.
As both royals stepped back from their official duties to focus on recovery, with Princess Catherine not expected to return to public engagements until after Easter, the outpouring of support worldwide has been immense.
In Kensington Palace's statement, it said: ‘The prince and princess are both enormously touched by the kind messages from people here in the [United Kingdom], across the Commonwealth and around the world in response to Her Royal Highness’ message.’
‘They are extremely moved by the public’s warmth and support and are grateful for the understanding of their request for privacy at this time.’
You may watch Princess Catherine’s video below:
Credit: @KensingtonRoyal / Twitter
We extend our heartfelt wishes to Princess Catherine for a full and speedy recovery.
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The announcement, which came after much speculation and a conspicuous absence from the public eye, has highlighted the balance the royals must maintain between their public duties and private struggles.
For months, the health of Princess Catherine, 42, had been a topic of whispers and concern, particularly after her absence following a 'planned' abdominal surgery in January.
Kensington Palace's initial statements did not disclose the full extent of her condition, describing it as 'non-cancerous' and assuring the public that the Princess was recovering well.
Princess Catherine, the Princess of Wales, broke her silence about her prolonged absence. Credit: @KensingtonRoyal / Twitter
However, in a heartfelt video announcement, Princess Catherine shared that cancer was detected in the results following her surgery.
‘William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,’ she said.
The royal couple sought to manage the situation privately, waiting until the school holidays began to discuss the matter with their children—Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five—in an age-appropriate manner.
‘It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment,’ she said.
‘But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be okay.’
The Princess of Wales also spoke candidly about the need for time to recover from major surgery and to begin ‘preventative chemotherapy’. However, it remained unclear when she learned about her condition.
Preventative chemotherapy, formally known as adjuvant chemotherapy, is a course of anti-cancer drugs given to clean any cancer cells that may have remained in the body after primary cancer treatment.
A significant detail in Kate's announcement suggested another reason she might have kept the real reason for her long absence secret for such a long time.
‘William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,’ she said.
While her type of cancer has not yet been disclosed, King Charles’ prostate cancer diagnosis was revealed in February.
King Charles expressed his pride, saying he was ‘so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did’ after spending time in the hospital together for their respective treatments.
As both royals stepped back from their official duties to focus on recovery, with Princess Catherine not expected to return to public engagements until after Easter, the outpouring of support worldwide has been immense.
In Kensington Palace's statement, it said: ‘The prince and princess are both enormously touched by the kind messages from people here in the [United Kingdom], across the Commonwealth and around the world in response to Her Royal Highness’ message.’
‘They are extremely moved by the public’s warmth and support and are grateful for the understanding of their request for privacy at this time.’
You may watch Princess Catherine’s video below:
Credit: @KensingtonRoyal / Twitter
What are your thoughts on this story, members? Share them in the comments below.
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