Prince William gave a heartfelt update on his wife, Princess Catherine, during the Tuesday grand opening of James Place Newcastle in Tyne, England, despite her ongoing cancer battle.
When asked how Catherine and their kids were doing, the Prince of Wales gave a comforting, “Everything is good,” before praising a guest for the badge she was wearing.
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William was grateful to the women who came to view the charity’s new facility, which is devoted to helping men in the area who are going through suicidal thoughts. With gratitude, he said, “I appreciate you being here.”
His health update comes in the wake of the Princess of Wales’s courageous announcement on March 22 that she is receiving cancer treatment, the details of which have not been disclosed to the public.
“Tests revealed that cancer had been present after my surgery, which was initially thought to be non-cancerous,” Catherine revealed. As a result, my medical team recommended that I start a preventative chemotherapy course, which I am currently doing.”
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The royal couple recently commemorated their 13th wedding anniversary. They are the parents of Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6. A heartfelt black-and-white snapshot from their wedding day was shared on their official Instagram account to commemorate the occasion.
Given Catherine’s health issues, William had momentarily withdrew from public appearances. He did, however, make a comeback to the public eye earlier this month, showing up at events in Surrey and West London.
He once saw a food redistribution charity and saw cards for Catherine, who had recently released a new portrait in honour of their six-year-old son Louis. The prince was clearly deeply moved by the gestures. “It’s really heartwarming to see so much support for Catherine during this time,” William thought to himself.
After these appointments, William went to St. Michael’s Church of England High School, which is close to Birmingham. There, he cracked a lighthearted “dad joke,” demonstrating his cheerful disposition despite his personal struggles.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla, meanwhile, were spotted at their first formal public function since the palace disclosed that the King is also receiving cancer treatment, the specifics of which are still undisclosed.
Charles is “so proud of Catherine for her courage,” a spokesperson said in a statement released after Catherine’s announcement.
It was revealed that Charles has been keeping in constant communication with his cherished daughter-in-law, providing his steadfast support during this trying period.
He said, “Catherine is showing remarkable strength, and we are all behind her every step of the way.”
What type of cancer does Catherine have?
Kensington Palace has not revealed the type of cancer, as the senior members of the royal family strive to maintain the privacy of her medical records and personal health.
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Why did Princess Catherine have surgery?
Princess Catherine had major abdominal surgery in January, but the reasons behind the procedure have not been made public. Although tests later revealed the presence of cancer, at the time the procedure was believed to be non-cancerous.
Kensington Palace officially announced on January 17 that Catherine had been admitted to the exclusive London Clinic in preparation for her scheduled abdominal surgery.
“The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery,” the palace said in a lengthy statement. She probably won’t be able to resume her public duties until after Easter, according to the latest medical advice.
“The Princess of Wales is grateful for the attention that her remarks will bring. She hopes that the general public will respect her wish to keep her children’s lives as normal as possible and to keep her private medical records.
Therefore, updates on Her Royal Highness’s progress will only be given by Kensington Palace when there is noteworthy new information to disseminate.
“The Princess of Wales regrets having to cancel her forthcoming engagements and extends her condolences to everyone involved. She is eager to get as many back as she can, as quickly as she can.”
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How long did Princess Catherine stay in hospital?
On January 29, the royal was released from the London Clinic following a 13-day hospital stay.
“The Princess of Wales has returned home to Windsor to continue her recovery from surgery,” Kensington Palace said in a statement at the time. She is progressing well.
“The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery,” the palace said in a lengthy statement. She probably won’t be able to resume her public duties until after Easter, according to the latest medical advice.
“The Princess of Wales is grateful for the attention that her remarks will bring. She hopes that the general public will respect her wish to keep her children’s lives as normal as possible and to keep her private medical records.
Therefore, updates on Her Royal Highness’s progress will only be given by Kensington Palace when there is noteworthy new information to disseminate.
“The Princess of Wales regrets having to cancel her forthcoming engagements and extends her condolences to everyone involved. She is eager to get as many back as she can, as quickly as she can.”