LONDON — Kate, the Princess of Wales, announced Friday that she was diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, breaking her silence after weeks of widespread speculation over her health. The 42-year-old wife of Prince William, Britain’s future king, was hospitalized for nearly two weeks at the private London Clinic after having major abdominal surgery in January.
Buckingham Palace has not specified the type of cancer or at what stage it was found, though the announcement marked a break with royal history that has often seen ailments hidden from the public. Kate's surgery and withdrawal from the public eye led to commentary and conspiracy theories that spread across social media. Kate on Friday asked for privacy. 'I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.