{"id":4433,"date":"2025-01-18T13:19:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T13:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzfeednews.uk\/?p=4433"},"modified":"2025-01-18T13:19:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T13:19:20","slug":"william-and-kate-sad-news-before-christmas-read-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/buzzfeednews.uk\/?p=4433","title":{"rendered":"William and Kate: Sad news before Christmas Read More"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever since the world learned of Kate Middleton\u2019s cancer diagnosis, all eyes have been on her and her husband, Prince William.<\/p>\n

Back in January, 2024, the beloved princess underwent a planned abdominal surgery.<\/h2>\n

Following it, she disappeared from the spotlight.<\/p>\n

This caused a stir, with speculations about her health condition and her whereabouts making headlines.<\/p>\n

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Then, in March, 2024, Kate Middleton disclosed her cancer diagnosis with the public. She asked for privacy while dealing with the treatments. In a video she shared, she said it had taken her time to recover from the surgery and \u201cto explain everything\u201d to her children George, Charlotte and Louis.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I said to them, I am well, and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal. In my mind, body and spirits. Having William by my side is a great source of comfort,\u201d Kate said in the video.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, she recovered from the cancer and is now attending public events. She has also returned to some of her royal duties.<\/p>\n

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Although that chapter of her life is behind her, the public has been eager to learn what type of cancer the princess suffered from.<\/p>\n

Allegedly, William and Kate broke their silence right before Christmas and shared that the Princess\u2019 diagnosis was a stage two stomach cancer.<\/h3>\n

The mum-of-three shared her \u201crelief\u201d after\u00a0finishing her treatment, adding that the last nine months have been \u201cincredibly tough.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment,\u201d Kate said in the video message shared by Kensington Palace in September of last year. \u201cThe last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.\u201d<\/p>\n