Princess kate honest plea to public as she's diagnosed with cancer

KATE MIDDLETON HAS MADE A PLEA TO THE PUBLIC TO RESPECT HER FAMILY'S "SPACE AND PRIVACY" AFTER SHE HAS REVEALED THAT CANCER WAS DISCOVERED FOLLOWING ABDOMINAL SURGERY 18:01,

22 Mar 2024Updated 18:58, 22 Mar 2024 The Princess of Wales has made a plea to the public for “space and privacy” following her cancer diagnosis. Speculation has been rife on social media in

recent weeks about Kate’s health ahead of her message today that cancer was found following an operation last January. And now she has urged people to respect her family’s privacy as she

undergoes chemotherapy, while also saying that her focus is now on “making a full recovery”. She stated: “We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and

privacy while I complete my treatment. My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able, but for now I must focus on making a full

recovery.” READ MORE: Kate Middleton cancer latest: Princess of Wales reveals diagnosis in royal health announcement A previous statement from Kensington Palace had said that Kate would not

be returning to public duties until after Easter following abdominal surgery, and now the princess has said that cancer was found after that operation. She said: “In January, I underwent

major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been

present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment. Article continues below “This of

course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.” There has been criticism about the

extent of the rumours that have been circulating about Kate’s health including the veracity of a video that showed her last Saturday at Windsor Farm Shop with Prince William. While three

staff members from The London Clinic, where Kate had her operation, are being investigated for allegedly trying to access her medical records after she was was discharged. After The Mirror’s

world exclusive was picked up around the world this week, sources have said that “up to three people” could be involved in to trying to view the private information. Sources said the

criminal investigation, described as “unprecedented” and now being run by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), could run alongside an additional probe by the Metropolitan

Police. Article continues below