An announcement that no one expected… Friday March 22, 2024, Kate Middleton announced on Instagram that she had cancer. First mentioning her abdominal operation, Prince William’s wife indicated: “The operation was successful. However, tests after the operation revealed the presence of cancer. The medical team therefore advised me to follow preventive chemotherapy and I am now at the start of this treatment. This was of course a huge shock, and William and I did everything we could to absorb and deal privately, for the well-being of our young family.”.
Mother of three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, she indicated that she took the time to explain to them what she was going through. “As I told them, I am fine, and becoming stronger every day focusing on the things that will help me heal. We need time, space and privacy while I continue my treatment.”she declared.
When will Kate Middleton resume her public engagements?
If fans understand that the Princess of Wales must take time for herself, many of them can’t wait to see her return. However, this should not happen right away… Richard Eden of the Daily Mail actually wrote in a column: “She has made no public commitments this year and friends I have spoken with in recent days suggest that we may not see Catherine again until the fall and only then if she is fully recovered.”.
A Source also told him: “No one wants to put pressure on Catherine. The only thing that matters right now is that she gets better. She’s been through a lot this year.”. A few days earlier, another Source told the Daily Mail that Charles III’s daughter-in-law would only return to work when doctors gave her the green light.
Kate Middleton can count on the support of those close to her
Suffering from cancer, the Princess of Wales can count on the support of her sister, Pippa Middletonwho lives a few steps from her home. “The three siblings are incredibly close… Pippa not only as a sister, but also as a best friend who she can confide in. They are extremely loyal to each other.”a Source told the Times.
Kate Middleton can also count on her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton. According to Katie Nicholl, these would be “relieved” that their daughter’s cancer was detected at an early stage. “Carole and Michael have always been a couple incredibly strong and very down to earth…What they’re going to do now is come together and support her – and not just William and Kate, but their grandchildren too.”revealed the expert.
