Princess Kate of Wales shared a video message on Saturday, revealing that she has been undergoing chemotherapy for cancer after major abdominal surgery.
The news came following weeks of speculation about her health.
Kate, 42, spoke about the shock of the diagnosis and the difficulty of explaining it to her three young children, George, Charlotte, and Louis.
She did not disclose the type of cancer she has been diagnosed with.
Support poured in from around the world for the princess and her family.
Kate, a royal figure, has revealed that she is undergoing early-stage chemotherapy for cancer after initially being diagnosed with a non-cancerous condition following abdominal surgery.
The announcement aims to put an end to the speculation and conspiracy theories about her health that have circulated on social media since her hospitalization in January.
Hashtags and messages of support have flooded social media platforms, with many expressing well-wishes.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has spoken out against the media and social media scrutiny Kate has faced.
US President
Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, as well as King Charles III, have expressed support for Princess Kate following her public statement about her health.
Kate, who has been undergoing treatment for an unspecified type of cancer, made a statement and is currently recovering.
Her absence from public view for several months led to speculation and rumors about her condition.
Officials had previously confirmed that her surgery in January was successful, and she would be away from public duties until April to recuperate.
Prince Harry and Meghan, who have been estranged from the royal family, also wished Kate well.
Earlier this month, distrust towards the royals grew after Kate Middleton admitted to editing an official Mother's Day photo.
The manipulated image, intended to reassure the public, sparked a backlash when news agencies retracted it due to concerns of manipulation.
A video of Kate and
Prince William shopping did little to dispel the negative coverage, with some skeptics refusing to believe it was genuine.
However, many UK newspapers showed sympathy towards Kate, with The Sun proclaiming "Kate, you are not alone," and The Daily Telegraph condemning online trolls.
The news received international attention, with papers in Italy, France, and other countries covering the story.
Madeleine Pullitzer, an American student in Paris, expressed understanding for Kate's decision to keep her cancer diagnosis a secret but was glad the news was out to prevent assumptions.
Visitors to Windsor and Kensington Palace offered support and prayers for Kate and the royal family.
Kate's decision to disclose her condition was praised for encouraging people to prioritize their health.
In her video message, Kate urged those affected by cancer not to lose hope.
Oncologist Pat Price emphasized the indiscriminate nature of cancer, affecting people regardless of age or social status.
A young princess, named Kate, has been diagnosed with cancer.
This news is particularly distressing due to her young age and prime of life.
Her return to public life and attendance at the traditional Easter Sunday service in Windsor is uncertain.
The princess is focusing on making a full recovery, and will resume official duties only when cleared by her medical team.
She is reportedly in good spirits.