Catherine, Princess of Wales receiving treatment for cancer
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Catherine, The Princess of Wales is being treated for cancer.
In a personal video message released on Friday, the Princess said it had been an "incredibly tough couple of months" for her family but she was "well and getting stronger every day".
The cancer was discovered after she underwent planned surgery for another medical issue.
Kate, who has not been involved in official duties since January, says she will continue to focus on her recovery and treatment in private.
Kensington Palace say they won't be saying what type of cancer she has, but that she is expected to make a full recovery.
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In her message, Kate said her medical team have advised she should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and that she is in the "early stages of that treatment".
She said having her husband, Prince William alongside her has been "a great source of comfort".
Princess Catherine is also known as The Duchess of Cambridge
King Charles, who is being treated for cancer himself, says he is "so proud of Catherine for her courage".
Buckingham Palace said he and Queen Camilla would "continue to offer their love and support to the whole family through this difficult time".
Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sent a message saying: "We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace."
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday that Catherine had shown "tremendous bravery" and added: "When it comes to matters of health, like everyone else, she must be afforded the privacy to focus on her treatment and be with her loving family."
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said his thoughts were with the Royal Family, and that he was heartened by the princess's optimism and "message of faith and hope".
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden said he was joining "millions around the world in praying" for Catherine's "full recovery".