Kate Middleton will not be part of the royal family at this year’s Easter service due to her ongoing battle with cancer, Page Six has learned.
This echoes the palace’s previous statement that the 42-year-old princess is “unlikely to return to royal duties” until after her break on March 31.
However, it is unclear when Middleton will make her first public appearance, as she will likely be dependent on chemotherapy treatment.
Middleton revealed on Friday that she is in the “early stages” of chemotherapy, but did not say how long she would be undergoing treatment.
In an emotional video posted to Instagram, the mother of three revealed that she received her diagnosis after undergoing “planned abdominal surgery” for a “non-cancerous” issue in January. He said it was a “huge shock”.
“However, post-surgery tests revealed that cancer was present. Therefore, my medical team advised me to undergo preventive chemotherapy and I am currently in the early stages of that treatment.”
A gloomy Middleton, wearing a striped sweater and jeans, said: “William and I have done everything we can to manage this privately for our young family.” Told.
The princess explained that she and her husband Prince William “explained everything in an appropriate” way to their children (Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5) before sharing the news. He said he needed “time to do it.” world.
Middleton’s main concern was to “reassure” her children that they were “okay.”
“As I told them, I get better and stronger every day by focusing on things that help heal my mind, body, and spirit,” she explained.
“Having William by my side is a source of great comfort and reassurance,” she said, putting an end to unsubstantiated rumors that their marriage was on the rocks.
“As well as the love, support and kindness that so many of you have shown us. It means so much to both of us.”
Middleton, who described the past few months as “incredibly difficult”, ended her message by asking for “some time, space and privacy” before completing her treatment.
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She concluded the video by encouraging those battling cancer to “never lose faith or hope” and know that they are “not alone.”
Just an hour after the emotional announcement, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson told Page Six that King Charles III, who is also battling cancer, was “so proud of Duchess Kate’s brave words.” Told.
They said the king had “remained in the closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law in recent weeks” and would continue to support the family during this “difficult time”.
