Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, confirmed that she has been recognized with most cancers.

In a brief video posted to the official Prince and Princess of Wales Instagram account, Middleton straight addresses the digicam whereas sitting outdoors in a striped shirt and her signature lengthy waves. After thanking followers for his or her assist and understanding, she says, “it has been an extremely powerful couple of months for our complete household.”

As famous by The Impartial, the video was filmed on Wednesday, March 20. In it, Middleton explains that in January, she went by a “main stomach surgical procedure” in London, which had been beforehand shared by the royal household. Middleton explains that on the time they thought her situation was non-cancerous, however checks after the operation proved in any other case. The analysis got here as a “large shock.” Underneath the recommendation of her medical group, Middleton started “a course of preventative chemotherapy” and says she’s on the “early levels” of that therapy.

Middleton doesn’t straight deal with the latest viral hypothesis round her being “lacking,” although she does subtly reference the continued dialog about her absence from public life, in addition to her want for privateness. “As you may think about, this has taken time. It has taken me time to get well from main surgical procedure to start out my therapy,” Middleton explains. “However most significantly, it has taken us time to clarify to George, Charlotte, and Louis in a means that is applicable for them and to reassure them that I’ll be OK.” King Charles III was additionally recognized with most cancers in early February.

Middleton continues by saying, “I’m effectively and getting stronger every single day by specializing in issues that may assist me heal in my thoughts, physique, and spirits.” She is grateful for the love and kindness she’s acquired however hopes followers will perceive that she and her household want “time, house, and privateness” so she will deal with finishing her therapy. “My work has at all times introduced me a deep sense of pleasure and I look ahead to being again after I’m ready, however for now, I need to deal with making a full restoration.” She ends the video by sending her finest needs to others coping with most cancers. “Please don’t lose religion or hope. You aren’t alone.”