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On March 22, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, shared shocking news about her health. The announcement, made through an emotional video, put an end to the many rumors surrounding her condition. Since this revelation, attention has turned to her family’s support and to the nature of her illness.
Kate and Prince William have withdrawn to their manor in Norfolk, far from the spotlight. The mother of the family can finally rest during her treatment. This gesture highlights the family’s unity in the face of this ordeal.
However, the privacy requested by the princess and those close to her is not being respected. Belgian columnist Bertrand Deckers and, in a different vein, oncologist David Khayat speculate about two possibilities: ovarian or colon cancer, discovered following abdominal surgery that the future king’s wife underwent in January.
These speculations remain unconfirmed by the royal family. The person most directly concerned prefers to keep these private details private, understandably.
The international solidarity around the Princess of Wales is reminiscent of that recently seen for King Charles, who has also been through a difficult time. Kate Middleton’s decision to share her struggle publicly has sparked a wave of sympathy for her transparency.