It has been confirmed that Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge and a key figure in the British royal family, has also been diagnosed with cancer, triggering an emergency within the royal household.
On the 22nd (local time), the Duchess personally revealed in a video about two minutes long that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. She explained that after undergoing abdominal surgery in mid-January, she learned from post-surgery tests that she had cancer.
The 42-year-old Duchess of Cambridge has been one of the most popular figures in the royal family. In public opinion polls, she has consistently shown higher approval ratings than King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and even her husband, Prince William.
However, after her abdominal surgery, the Duchess disappeared from official appearances, sparking various rumors including severe illness and marital discord. A family photo released on the 10th was suspected of being manipulated, leading the Duchess to acknowledge the editing and apologize. A video of her outing reported on the 17th even sparked rumors of a body double. Allegations arose that staff at the hospital where the Duchess was treated attempted to access her medical records, prompting an investigation by information security authorities.
Ultimately, the Duchess chose to confront the situation head-on by publicly disclosing her cancer treatment through the video on this day. This is a very rare approach for the British royal family.
The Duchess confessed that the cancer diagnosis was an "immense shock" to her. She appealed to the public’s empathy, explaining that she needed time to respond in a way that would reassure her young children that their mother would be okay.
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