"It's cancer."

After the operation she underwent two months ago and after weeks of silence, hypotheses, rumors and even conspiracy theories, the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton , 42-year-old wife of the heir to the throne of England William, speaks for the first time about her health conditions. health, with a video released to reveal to the English people and the world the battle he is waging against the disease.

“The operation went well, but traces of cancer were found,” said the princess, underlining that the news was a “big shock” for her and her entire family.

"Now my family and I need time, space and privacy ," Kate explained in the short film released by Kensington Palace.

Again, "I would like to return to my work soon, but now I have to concentrate on my recovery ", continued the princess, confirming that she had started a cycle of chemotherapy and telling how "it took time" for her and William to tell how much they are happening to his little children and to "reassure them".

Then, before closing - saying she was "ever stronger" in the face of the serious situation - the princess wanted to send a message of "closeness" to all the people like her who are facing the disease.

A truly dark period for the English ruling dynasty: at the beginning of the year, in the very same days of apprehension about the operation Kate underwent, King Charles III was also hospitalized, also with the same diagnosis: cancer.

The reactions to the news were immediate.

A note from King Charles was released to underline the "great courage" of his daughter-in-law and her closeness and solidarity.

“The Princess of Wales has the love and support of the whole country as she continues her recovery,” said British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak , adding that Kate “has shown enormous courage with her statement today.”

The White House also expresses closeness to the Princess of Wales: "Our thoughts are with her", reads a note from Washington.

(Unioneonline)

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