Kate Middleton has cancer: less than two months after King Charles III’s announcement, the disease once again shakes the British royals

The British Crown is not surprised because in less than two months it has been confirmed that the King Charles III has “a type of cancer” and this Friday, the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, also confirmed another cancer and began chemotherapy. The news about Middleton, which caused a stir due to her recent absence and the appearance of a retouched photo, took over the British and world media, which spoke of “shock” and “courage”.

At the end of January, King Charles III, 75, underwent a “corrective procedure” for prostate hypertrophy and on Monday 5 February Buckingham Palace confirmed that the monarch of the United Kingdom suffers from “a type of cancer”.

That official report talks about cancer but It does not specify where it is located on the body, nor the complexity that will have to be overcome. For years Carlos has suffered from a strange condition called dactylitis, which consists of severe swelling of the fingers (especially those of the hand) which produces severe pain and deformities in the joints.

Now, less than two months after Carlos’ news broke, and after a few weeks of rumors about an abdominal operation, the princess has revealed her illness.

And, as in Charles’ case, Kensington Palace said it did not share the type of cancer, adding: “The Princess has the right to medical privacy, like all of us.”

The news shocked the UK and major media reported it on the front page.

“Kate’s cancer shock,” was the headline in the influential newspaper The sun. “Princess Kate, 42, has cancer and says she was having chemo but she is now getting ‘stronger’,” she adds.

For his part, The independent He called the commercial “courageous” and spoke of the “battle” against cancer.

The message from the British Prime Minister and the White House

The British Prime Minister also spoke out quickly: Rishi Sunak: “My thoughts are with the Princess of Wales, the Prince of Wales, the Royal Family and especially their three children at this difficult time. The Princess of Wales has the love and support of the whole country as you continue your healing”.

“He demonstrated a tremendous courage with his statement today. In recent weeks he has been the subject of intense scrutiny and he was treated unfairly from some media outlets around the world and on social media,” he said, referring to rumors about his prolonged absence.

“When it comes to health issues, like everyone else, you should have the privacy to focus on your care and be with your loving family. I know I speak for the entire country in wishing you a speedy and complete recovery and I hope to do so, see it back in action when it is ready,” Sunak noted.

Across the Atlantic, from White House They also spoke out in response to the news. “We are extremely sad” by this news, a spokesperson said of Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis on Friday. “We have just heard the terrible news. We are thinking of the Duchess of Cambridge, her family and her friends at this incredibly difficult time,” added Karine Jean-Pierre.

“We wish him a full recovery. And I think it’s important to respect his privacy, especially at this time,” he added.

The White House has not said whether President Joe Biden has already contacted it.