Prince William and Kate Middleton at the Korea state visit to the U.K. on Nov. 21, 2023.Photo:Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Prince William, Prince of Wales and his wife Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales attend a Ceremonial Welcome for South Korea’s President, on Horse Guards Parade in central London on November 21, 2023, on the first day of a three-day state visit to the UK

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Prince Williamdropped out of the ceremony honoring his godfather King Constantine of Greece last month due toKate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis.

The Princess of Wales, 42, revealed on Friday that she is undergoing treatment for cancer, which was discovered in post-operative tests related to herabdominal surgeryon Jan. 16.

On Feb. 27, the Prince of Wales, 41,pulled out of the service of Thanksgivingat St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle honoring his godfather at the last minute. At the time, the palace revealed he was unable to attend due to a personal matter. Prince William was set to do a reading at the service.

It has now been revealed that Kate began chemotherapy in late February.

Prince William and Kate Middleton visit Cardiff, Wales on Oct. 3, 2023.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales visit the Grange Pavilion to celebrate the beginning of Black History Month on October 3, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales

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William’s godfather Constantine, who was the last King of Greece,died in January 2023at age 82. The Prince of Wales informed the late King’s family that he was unable to attend ahead of the event.

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Queen Camilla attends Thanksgiving service honoring King Constantine on Feb. 27, 2024.ANDREW MATTHEWS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Queen Camilla arrives to attend a thanksgiving service for the life of King Constantine of the Hellenes, at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle

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The Princess of Wales, 42, shared her health news on Friday in a personal video message.

“In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London, and at the time, it was thoughtthat my condition was non-cancerous,” she said. “The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy, and I am now in the early stages of thattreatment.”

“We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment. 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 said.

source: people.com