Kate Middleton Says She Is Battling Cancer
Huff PostLOADING ERROR LOADING Kate Middleton released a new video on Friday revealing that she has been diagnosed with cancer. “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was noncancerous,” Kate said in the video, which was filmed by BBC Studios and shared with HuffPost. “Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter,” the palace shared with HuffPost in a statement on Jan. 17. In keeping with the original timeline, the palace shared on Jan. 29 that Kate returned home after a nearly two-week hospitalization “to continue her recovery.” The palace added that the princess was “making good progress.” Nearly a month later, on Feb. 29, the palace shut down rumors with a statement reiterating Kate’s original plan for returning to public duties. That guidance stands,” the palace shared with HuffPost, adding that Kate was “doing well.” Kate Middleton — pictured at her last official royal outing four months ago — attends the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church on Dec. 25, 2023.