Guess what? Princess Catherine, or as you probably know her better, Kate Middleton, just dropped a bombshell that had everyone clutching their pearls—she’s been diagnosed with cancer! The Duchess of Cambridge herself took to social media on Friday to spill the beans about her health, and boy, did she have some news.
So, picture this: Kate undergoes what she calls “major abdominal surgery” earlier this year, thinking it’s all cool and noncancerous. But plot twist! Tests post-surgery decide to play the ultimate prank and reveal, surprise surprise, there’s cancer in the mix! Cue the dramatic music.
Now, what’s a princess to do when faced with the big C? Well, strap in, because she’s diving headfirst into a rollercoaster called chemotherapy. Yep, you heard me, chemo. And she’s only in the early stages of this wild ride.
But fear not! Our dear Kate assures us she’s got a crack team of medical magicians on her side, making sure she’s fighting fit. And let’s not forget the support from her royal squad. It’s been a tough few months, but hey, at least they’ve got each other, right?
Now, breaking the news to the kiddos—George, Charlotte, and Louis—was no walk in the royal park. Kate had to put on her best “everything’s gonna be okay” face and explain the whole shebang in kiddo-friendly terms. Props to her for keeping it real.
And what about her royal hubby, William? Well, let’s just say they’ve been dealing with this curveball behind closed palace doors. Privacy, people, privacy!
Kate wraps up her bombshell announcement with a heartfelt thank you to her fam and all the peeps sending love her way. But hold your horses, because she’s not hitting the royal road just yet. Nope, she’s taking some time off to kick cancer’s butt, and she’ll be back in action when she’s good and ready.
Now, if you’ve been wondering why Kate’s been MIA lately, there’s your answer. Turns out, that “planned abdominal surgery” was more of a saga than we all bargained for. But hey, if anyone can slay this dragon, it’s our girl Kate. Stay strong, Duchess!
A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales pic.twitter.com/5LQT1qGarK
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 22, 2024