Kate Middleton Is Battling Cancer

Kate Middleton is battling cancer.

Sixty-six days after her mystery abdominal surgery, and only a week after the first video of her in public, the heartbreaking truth has been revealed in an intimate video posted to social media.

In the video, Kate begins by thanking everyone for their support as she recovers from surgery, before sharing her diagnosis.

"In January I underwent major abdominal surgery in London," she says. "At the time, it was thought that my condition was noncancerous. The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy, and I am now in the early stages of that treatment."

Kate continues, "This, of course, came as a huge shock. William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family. As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment, but most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them and to reassure them that I am going to be okay."

She insists, "I am well and getting stronger every day," adding, "Having William by my side is a great sense of comfort and reassurance, too."

Kate explains that they now need "time, space and privacy" as she completes her treatment.

The royal also speaks to others who are battling cancer, saying, "Please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone."

Just days ago, Kate's medical records were at the center of a security breach at the London Clinic, where she had her operation.

Meanwhile, Kate's diagnosis comes amid King Charles III's own mysterious battle with cancer. Just yesterday, Queen Camilla and Princess Eugenie spoke out, saying the Monarch is doing well amid his treatments.

As for Kate, despite her condition, she was all smiles in a TMZ video as she visited the Windsor Farm Shop with Prince William over the weekend. The couple had reportedly just come from watching their children’s sports games.

She’s also been helping with a new project from home. Us Weekly reported she’s working remotely on an initiative to help babies, and Kensington Palace tells the magazine, “The princess has been kept updated throughout the process.”