Princess Kate Announces Cancer Diagnosis and Chemotherapy Treatment

Catherine, Princess of Wales (known as Kate Middleton), has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy treatment. The diagnosis was made following abdominal surgery she had in January. The princess asked for privacy during her treatment and requested "time, space and privacy." The articles do not specify the type of cancer Catherine has been diagnosed with, but they mention that it came as a huge shock to her and her husband, Prince William. Some articles also report that King Charles III is dealing with the same illness. The news of Catherine's diagnosis follows months of speculation about her health due to an absence of information from Kensington Palace. World leaders and other public figures have offered their support and well-wishes for the princess. Catherine described the news as a "huge shock" and mentioned that she and William have been trying to process and manage the situation privately for the sake of their young family. The articles also mention that chemotherapy can take a toll on the human body, which likely explains Catherine's extended absence from public life.