Prince Harry found out about Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis on TV: report

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Middleton, who wed Prince William in 2011, revealed her diagnosis in a video message Friday.

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“In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous,” she explained. “The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present.”

The mother of three noted that she is now in the early stages of undergoing “a course of preventative chemotherapy.”

“We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment,” she went on, noting that the illness “came as a huge shock.”

Middleton also said she and William have been doing everything they can to “process and manage this privately” for the sake of their children: Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.

“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,” she concluded.