In a heartfelt video that shocked the globe, the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, revealed her ongoing battle with cancer. As heartbreaking as it was, Kate has had immense support from the public and her close family and friends

After the world worried about her well-being, Kate recently addressed her public absence and ongoing health speculations. It was initially reported that she had undergone abdominal surgery. But after several conspiracies brewed about where she could be, or what could have happened to her, she released a video to clarify her situation.

She disclosed that she had been diagnosed with cancer. While specifics about the type of cancer remain undisclosed, she shared that she has started “preventative chemotherapy” and is currently navigating the “early stages of that treatment.” Kate described the diagnosis as a “huge shock” to herself and her family.