The latest on Princess Kate
- Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced today that she is undergoing cancer treatment.
- Her announcement comes after months of speculation about her health.
- A photo released March 10 of Kate and her children added fuel to speculation the royals had hoped to rein in.
- She was reportedly seen out last weekend on a shopping trip.
- Britain’s data watchdog launched an investigation this month after a report that staff members at the elite hospital where Kate underwent surgery had tried to access her medical records.
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President Biden and first lady praying for Kate
Jill Biden to Princess Kate: 'You are brave'
The first lady added "we love you" in a post on X, signed "Jill."
London reacts to Kate's announcement
‘Preventative chemotherapy’ explained
Kate, the Princess of Wales, said Friday that she is in the early stages of “preventative chemotherapy” for cancer that was found following abdominal surgery in January.
Kate did not say what type of cancer doctors found, or how advanced it was. But cancer doctors say that, in general, preventive or, more specifically, “adjuvant” chemotherapy is quite common following surgery that finds cancer.
“It’s almost like an insurance policy,” said Dr. Andrea Cercek, a gastrointestinal oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. “The person has had surgery to remove all the cancer that is visible, and then we give chemotherapy to try to eliminate or get rid of any remaining cells that might be in the body but are too small to be seen.”
French President Emmanuel Macron wishes Kate a 'full recovery'
"In this difficult period you are going through, Brigitte and I wish you a full recovery," Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, said on X, adding, "Your strength and resilience inspire us all."
Princess Kate's brother reacts publicly to cancer news
In a post on Instagram featuring Princess Kate and her brother, James Middleton, as children, Middleton wrote: "Over the years, we have climbed many mountains together. As a family, we will climb this one with you too ⛰️❤️"
Wimbledon expresses support for Princess Kate
"The thoughts of everyone at the All England Club are with our Patron HRH The Princess of Wales, HRH The Prince of Wales and their family at this time," a post on the Wimbledon X account said.
"We wish The Princess of Wales the very best as she takes the time she needs to make a full recovery," the statement added.
Ivanka Trump sending 'love and prayers' to Princess Kate and family
In a comment on the Prince and Princess of Wales' Instagram post featuring Princess Kate's cancer treatment announcement, Ivanka Trump said she is "sending love and prayers to you and your family."
Prince Harry and Meghan wish 'health and healing' for princess
"We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace," Prince Harry and Meghan said in a statement.
Why Kensington Palace waited to go public with Princess Kate's cancer news
NBC News' Molly Hunter breaks down the reasons why Princess Kate may have waited as long as she did to share that she's undergoing treatment for cancer.
For one, Kate needed time to recover following major abdominal surgery in January that the palace said was planned.
Second, she has been processing the news of a cancer diagnosis with her husband, Prince William, as the pair comes to terms with what this means for the otherwise healthy 42-year-old.
And finally, perhaps most importantly, Kate was waiting for the right moment to tell her young kids about her situation to make sure they understood and that she is and will be OK. Notably, Kate wanted her kids to hear the news from her, not from media reports or the rumor mill.