Kate Middleton and Prince William Are ‘Going Through Hell,’ Their Pal Claims

Less than two weeks later, amid mounting conspiracy theories, Middleton revealed in a heartfelt video that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was in the early stages of chemotherapy treatment following her abdominal surgery in January.

“It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I’ve had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful,” she said.

“We hope that you’ll understand that as a family we now need some time, space, and privacy while I complete my treatment,” she added. “My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able. But for now, I must focus on making a full recovery.”