Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Reached Out to Kate Middleton ... After Cancer Diagnosis

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle didn't just put out a public statement about Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis ... they reached out personally too -- TMZ has confirmed.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reached out directly to the Princess of Wales ... though it's unclear exactly when they tried to make contact or if they actually spoke to Kate or William.

We also don't know if Kate spoke with either Meghan or Harry ... but, we know they made an effort to send their best wishes personally.

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It's a sweet gesture from the former senior royals ... who had already put out a statement conveying their sympathies to Kate, William and their children after the princess' shocking revelation.

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As we previously reported ... the Sussexes told us, "We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace" just a couple of hours after the announcement.

Kim Kardashian Stays Quiet On Kate Middleton ... Amid IG Controversy

Kim Kardashian stayed mum about Kate Middleton's shocking cancer revelation Friday ... this after the reality star created controversy over her recent flippant comments about the princess.

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Kim and her son, Saint, tried to make a fast getaway as they were leaving his basketball game in Thousand Oaks, CA -- but they couldn't escape the lenses of the paparazzi.

As they dashed inside their waiting SUV, one of the shutterbugs hurled a question at Kim, asking her for a comment about Kate. Kim didn't even acknowledge the photog before disappearing inside the vehicle with Saint and being driven away.

As you may recall ... Last Sunday, Kim got herself in some hot water when she posted an Instagram image, showing her standing next to her ride while making a small wisecrack about Kate. In the caption, Kim lightly joked that she was on her way to find the Princes of Wales.

This all happened after Kate vanished from the public eye amid her then-secret cancer crisis.

But it didn't matter ... Kim caught heat from commenters, accusing her of trolling Kate for flying under the radar. Now Kim is getting really roasted after Kate's big cancer reveal Friday. The reason? Kim hasn't taken down her Kate post from IG.

Blake Lively 'Sorry Kate' ... Didn't Mean To Poke Fun

Blake Lively is apologizing to Kate Middleton for mocking the princess' now infamous photoshopped image before Friday's big cancer reveal.

The actress posted a message to Instagram hours after Kate told the world about her cancer diagnosis in a video released by Kensington Palace – the home of Kate and Prince William's family.

Blake started off by saying she needed to get something off her chest even though no one would care considering the atomic bomb Kate had just dropped.

But Blake dove in ... writing she created a "silly post around the 'photoshop fails' frenzy, and oh man, that has me mortified today."

She added, "I'm sorry. "Sending love and well wishes to all, always.”

Of course, Blake was trying to make up for posting a clearly edited image promoting her beverage biz, Betty Buzz, which highlighted an unusually large thumb and a floating lemon.

Blake was referring to Kate's edited "Mother's Day" photo that triggered a hodgepodge of theories about what was wrong with the Princess of Wales.

Blake Lively Lo siento, Kate.... No quise burlarme

Blake Lively se está disculpando con Kate Middleton por burlarse de la imagen retocada de la princesa antes de que se supiera el gran anuncio de su cáncer el viernes.

La actriz publicó un mensaje en Instagram horas después de que Kate compartiera su diagnóstico de cáncer con el mundo en un video publicado por el Palacio de Kensington, el lugar donde viven Kate y el príncipe William.

Blake empezó diciendo que necesitaba desahogarse, aunque a nadie le importara luego de la gran noticia que Kate acababa de soltar.

Pero Blake siguió de todos modos, escribiendo que creó un "post tonto en torno al frenesí de la foto editada con photoshop", y que eso la tenía "mortificada".

Y añadió: "Lo siento. Les mando mi amor y buenos deseos a todos, siempre".

Por supuesto, Blake estaba tratando de compensar la publicación de una imagen claramente editada, donde promocionaba su negocio de bebidas, Betty Buzz, donde se puede apreciar un pulgar inusualmente grande y un limón flotando en el aire.

Blake se refería a la falsa foto de Kate del "Día de la Madre" que desencadenó una gran cantidad de teorías sobre lo que estaba pasando con la Princesa de Gales.

En el comentario de esa foto, Blake dijo que estaba "muy emocionada" de compartir la imagen de Betty Buzz antes de disparar contra Kate y decir: "Ahora saben por qué he estado desaparecida en acción".

Como saben, Kate desapareció del ojo público en medio de su batalla contra el cáncer, el que fue descubierto durante la cirugía abdominal que se realizó en enero.

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En su mensaje de video, Kate dijo que su equipo médico le aconsejó que se sometiera a "quimioterapia preventiva", la que ha comenzado recientemente.

También habló sobre el "gran shock" que significó el diagnóstico y el apoyo que ha significado tener a su marido, Guillermo, a su lado.

Kate también dijo que la parte más importante de esta terrible experiencia era darle la mala noticia a sus tres hijos. Dijo que tenía que hacerlo de una manera apropiada para que se sintieran tranquilos de que su madre iba a estar bien.

El Rey Carlos III, quien también ha sido diagnosticado de cáncer, hizo público un comunicado en el que aplaudió a Kate por su valentía al hablar de su enfermedad.

Nicole Eggert Sympathy for Kate's Cancer Journey ... Oncologist Weighs In Too

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Nicole Eggert -- who's battling cancer herself -- says she can sympathize with what Kate Middleton is now going through herself ... telling us there's a lot to juggle on this journey.

We talked to the actress Friday and she weighed in on Kate's announcement -- where she revealed she'd been diagnosed with cancer and was receiving preventative chemotherapy. Nicole, who has breast cancer, tells us there's a lot she can relate to with her own diagnosis.

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For starters, NE says there's a lot of pressure having to weather this storm for public figures -- and perhaps even doubly so for someone like Kate ... who's a senior Royal.

Nicole says the public should lend her some grace during this time and not scrutinize as much as they have been ... because Kate will undoubtedly go through some changes in the near future, some of which she might not want to share with everyone despite the curiosity.

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There's another element to this as well, and that includes how to deal with parenting her three young children as she and William navigate these choppy waters ... something Nicole tells us will be no easy task.

Take a listen to how she describes this -- NE says Kate not only has to process her diagnosis and manage how her body feels throughout this ... but she'll have her children to worry about as well, which is why a solid foundation at home and help will go a long way.

Kate Middleton Lessons for Palace PR to Learn From Diagnosis Says Reporter Taylor Lorenz

Kate Middleton's cancer announcement came too little, too late and was completely mismanaged by Kensington Palace -- so says a reporter who knows all about social media.

We talked to Taylor Lorenz Friday on "TMZ Live," where she analyzed the effect Kate's health news might have online -- where all the conspiracy theories and speculation about her condition and whereabouts have been running rampant for weeks now.

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Taylor says a reckoning of sorts is happening on social media after Kate came out and told the world about her cancer -- with a lot of people deleting their tweets and posts that were mocking the whole saga. Her coming out has certainly tamped down the speculation.

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With that said, TL tells us there are still people that'll have their doubts about all this -- even in the wake of the health update -- and the reason, she says, is because the Palace has botched the rollout of this news ... something she says they should've just started with.

The fact that Kensington Palace appears to have tried to keep this secret and under wraps for as long as they did -- with missteps along the way, including the Mother's Day photo -- has only given skeptics more reason to lean into the theories and gossip about Kate.

Príncipe Harry y Meghan Markle Le desean lo mejor a Kate tras noticias de su cáncer Rezan por su recuperación

Meghan Markle y el Príncipe Harry acaban de enviarle sus mejores deseos a Kate Middleton tras anunciar que fue diagnosticada con cáncer, y están especialmente esperando que el público los deje lidiar con todo esto en paz.

El duque y la duquesa de Sussex le dicen a TMZ: "Deseamos salud y recuperación para Kate y su familia, y esperamos que puedan hacerlo en privado y en paz".

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Como informamos, Meg y Harry estuvieron en Los Ángeles el jueves en la noche en una exposición de arte y no había ninguna señal de que supieran sobre la noticia de Kate. No está claro si eran conscientes de su diagnóstico o no, pero en cualquier caso están enviándole su cariño.

Por supuesto, Harry viajó a Londres el mes pasado para ver a su padre cuando supo que había sido diagnosticado de cáncer, pero de nuevo, no tenemos ni idea de lo que el rey Carlos sabía sobre la situación de Kate y lo que podría haberle transmitido a Harry, si es que lo hizo, en su momento. Su viaje fue muy rápido.

No hace falta decir que la relación de Harry y Will se ha fracturado en los últimos años, especialmente después de que Harry y Meghan dejaran a la familia real para empezar una nueva vida aquí en California.

Sin embargo, este tipo de noticias supera todo eso y se refleja en su declaración.

Kate también pidió privacidad en su anuncio, diciendo que ella y William están navegando este viaje tan delicado como pueden, especialmente pensando en sus hijos.

La Princesa de Gales no reveló con qué tipo de cáncer está luchando, pero dice que está cada día más fuerte, lo que era evidente en el video obtenido por TMZ de su salida.

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Las dos parejas han tenido sus problemas en el pasado, pero parece que los Royals se están uniendo en este momento para ayudar a Kate y compañía en este difícil momento, incluso estando desde el otro lado del charco.

KATE MIDDLETON's Diagnosis OPENING FOR HARRY & WILL TO MAKE UP ... Says Royal Correspondent

Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis may be the one thing that can bring Prince Harry and Prince William back together after years of growing apart ... so says a Royal correspondent.

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Sean Mandell -- creator of the "Spilling Royal Tea" podcast -- shared his insights on "TMZ Live" shortly after Kate's health revelation Friday ... saying the silver lining in the devastating news may lie in the small window of opportunity for the two to finally patch things up.

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Mandell reminds us Harry actually used to be quite close with Kate -- in fact, he practically third-wheeled loads of her public engagements with William ... this before Meghan Markle came along, which created an undeniable divide between the trio.

However, SM tells us that something of this magnitude has the potential to melt any icy feelings between Harry and William -- and he suspects there may be a reconciliation.

As we reported ... Harry and Meg sent their well-wishes to Kate Friday, not long after she revealed she was battling cancer. Unclear if any future visits across the pond are planned.

While Mandell believes Harry will reach out to Kate personally -- which may lead to some fence-mending between him and his sibling -- it's hard to tell if the 'Fab 4' will get back together the way they used to be pre-Megxit ... there's been a lot of bad blood since.

In any case ... Sean says the Royals will pull together one way or another -- especially on the issue of Royal duties. Lots of other Royals are stepping in, and he thinks even Harry might get back into the mix now that both his father and sister-in-law have fallen ill.

Time will tell, we suppose ... as Mandell says here, some things are bigger than old beef.

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Wish Kate Well After Cancer News Praying For Healing, Privacy

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just wished Kate Middleton all the best amid her cancer diagnosis -- and they're especially hoping the public lets her deal with this in peace.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex tell TMZ ... "We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace."

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As we reported ... Meg and Harry were out and about in L.A. Thursday night at an art exhibition -- and there was no indication that the Kate news was on their radar. Unclear if they were aware of her diagnosis or not, but in any case ... they're sending their love.

Of course, Harry jetted on over to London last month to see his father amid his own cancer diagnosis -- but again, we have no idea what King Charles knew about Kate's situation ... and what, if anything, may have been relayed to Harry at the time. His trip was very quick.

It goes without saying ... Harry and Will's relationship has been fractured in recent years -- especially after PH and MM left the Royal family to pursue their life here in California.

Still, this type of development trumps all that ... and that's reflected in H&M's statement.

Kate also asked for privacy during her announcement -- saying she and William are navigating this journey as delicately as they can ... especially with their children in mind.

The Princess of Wales did not disclose what type of cancer she's battling, but she says she's getting stronger each day -- which was evident in the video TMZ obtained of her out.

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The two couples have had their issues in the past, but it seems the Royals are coming together right now to help Kate and co. weather the storm -- even from across the pond.

Psychiatrist Dr. Charles Sophy Kate Should Be Honest with Kids ... Over Cancer Diagnosis

Kate Middleton should be open and honest with her kids about her cancer diagnosis -- 'cause that'll be the best way for them to deal with it ... per a prominent expert in the field.

We spoke with Dr. Charles Sophy on "TMZ Live" Friday just minutes after the Princess of Wales revealed to the world she's dealing with cancer -- and he weighed in on how she and Prince William's children might be processing this heavy news about their mom.

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Sophy -- a renowned child and family psychiatrist -- says lots of communication with the children, even about adult matters, is the best route to help them understand what's going on  ... and so is listening, as kids will ask the questions they want and need answers to.

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Dr. Sophy says the Royal Couple needs to be transparent with their children -- 10-year-old George, 8-year-old Charlotte, and 5-year-old Louis -- and address the physical changes Kate may go through early on so the little ones aren't taken aback by things that may come.

On the issue of talking about really hard questions regarding the serious nature of the disease and how Kate's feeling throughout ... Sophy advises William and Kate to leave answers open-ended -- not promising a miraculous recovery, while also trying not to alarm the kids at the same time. He says it's a fine line ... one Will and Kate will have to walk together.

Since the young Royals are of different ages, some may question whether giving them varying levels of information is the right way to go ... but Sophy says no. He thinks William and Kate should give them all the same general information and let them process it how they need to.

Of course, Prince William will also be dealing with his own emotions following his wife's diagnosis ... and Sophy thinks it may bring up old emotions and trauma regarding the death of another famous Royal -- his mother, Princess Diana. Sophy says Will has to find the balance to weather his family through this storm.

Kate says she and her husband have already filled their children in on what's going on -- and that she's needed time out of the spotlight to do so correctly and with care.

Unclear how those convos have gone, but Sophy's advice is clear ... lead with the truth.

Kate Middleton Announces Cancer Diagnosis

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1:56 PM PT -- A rep for the Teenage Cancer Trust -- an org that Kate has worked with in the past, before her cancer diagnosis -- tells TMZ ... "Our thoughts are with Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, and we wish her all the best for her treatment."

They add, "If you think you have cancer yourself, it’s important to get checked out as soon as you can."

12:11 PM PT -- King Charles is extending his well-wishes to Kate Middleton during her cancer battle, with Buckingham Palace saying, "His Majesty is so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did."

They go on to say that after Kate's hospitalization, Charles has "remained in the closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law throughout the past weeks." BP continues, noting Their Majesties "will continue to offer their love and support to the whole family through this difficult time."

Kate Middleton just announced she has cancer -- breaking her silence on months of speculation over her health ... and it sounds serious.

The Princess of Wales showed face Friday in a video that Kensington Palace posted -- and in it, Kate addresses the public ... revealing she was diagnosed with cancer, something that was discovered after her abdominal surgery in January.

Kate says, "In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. 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 that treatment." She didn't address the specific type of cancer she's battling.

Kate also appears to allude to her lengthy absence, as she says she and Will have needed time to address this health issue with their three children -- all of whom are fairly young -- as she's wanted to assure them that she's going to be okay.

We broke the story, Kensington Palace was geared up to provide a major update on Kate's health -- something they've now done, and it's left many heartbroken as Kate battles this.

In her video, Kate asks for privacy during this difficult time as she undergoes chemotherapy.

The announcement ends months of speculation over Kate's whereabouts and health -- which kicked off in mid-January when the Princess of Wales was hospitalized for abdominal surgery ... a hospitalization that came out of nowhere, and which was supposed to end in 2 weeks.

Obviously, Kate was out of the public eye for way longer than that ... and the longer it went on, the more they pedaled conspiracy theories and fueled a never-ending rumor mill.

At first, all the talk and gossip about Kate started as relatively light -- namely, through a bunch of memes and jokes online ... where people poked fun about the situation -- but which only grew in seriousness the more that the Palace attempted to address all the conjecture.

At first, the Palace just issued a statement -- saying Kate was still recovering and doing well ... and then, not long after, we saw Kate surface in public for the first time ... showing up in a car being driven by her mother, where Kate was wearing shades and maintaining a low profile.

People didn't buy that was Kate, and the memes and jokes only continued -- with the conspiracy theories kicking into overdrive. After that, the Mother's Day photo fiasco occurred.

Remember -- Kensington Palace posted a picture that they said had been taken by Prince William .... showing Kate with her kids. However, it quickly became clear that the image had been doctored in Photoshop -- with several apparent alterations having occurred in editing.

Kate put out a statement in the aftermath of that ... copping to the fact she edited it.

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Fast-forward to last weekend, when Kate and William surfaced at a farm shop about a mile from their home -- which became the first true sighting of Kate out and about on her own two feet. While she looked happy and fairly healthy ... many noticed her weight loss.

The cancer news now clarifies why Kate appeared so thin in our video -- she's in treatment for it ... and this is one of the known side effects, and it can take a heavy toll on the body.

This update is clearly devastating for her family and loved ones -- but also, for all of the UK as well ... of which she serves as a key Royal figure, and which she's served dutifully.

It also goes without saying ... Kate is now the second senior Royal to be battling cancer. Her father-in-law, King Charles, was also recently diagnosed with cancer -- although it's unclear what form he has, or at what stage it is. With that said, Charles has been carrying on with his duties of late.

Tough times for Kate and the Royal Family at large ... best wishes to her and all of them.

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White House Press Secretary Wishing Kate Full Recovery ... Won't Say If Biden Called

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Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis is on President Biden's radar ... as the White House Press Secretary addressed the news minutes after it broke.

Karine Jean-Pierre kicked off her daily briefing Friday by acknowledging the White House heard the news out of Kensington Palace, and said their thoughts were with the Duchess of Cambridge, along with Prince William and the rest of the Royal Family

KJP wished Kate a full recovery, and then said she and the rest of the administration want to respect her privacy, and wouldn't comment further on the matter.

Jean-Pierre added that she wouldn't answer questions about whether the prez had spoken with any member of the Royal Family -- wisely anticipating what was coming next from the press corps -- and then moved on to other business.

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It seems the news caught the White House about as off-guard as the rest of the world ... the Royal Family made no indication of Kate's health until she posted the video this morning at 11 AM PT telling the world about her diagnosis.

As we reported, Kate had abdominal surgery back in January, and she says tests run after the surgery showed cancer had been present. She started a round of preventative chemotherapy and only recently resurfaced in public.

President Biden has a close relationship with King Charles -- discussing climate change last summer on JB's first visit to the UK after Charles was crowned King, and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden actually met Kate while attending Charles' Coronation in May 2023.

So ya gotta imagine, if he hasn't already called, he will soon ... to offer well wishes.

Kate Middleton Doc Lays Out How Cancer Diagnosis Likely Unfolded ... All Clues Add Up to This

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Kate Middleton didn't disclose what type of cancer she's battling -- but one doctor who specializes in this field says he has a good idea of what it could be ... and how it was found.

Dr. George Crawford -- a general surgeon who focuses on bariatric, colon and minimally invasive procedures in the operating room -- joined "TMZ Live" Friday to discuss the Princess of Wales' announcement ... where she said cancer was found in the aftermath her abdominal surgery.

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While Kate didn't get into the details of the exact type of cancer that was found -- Dr. Crawford tells us that, in his professional opinion, it could likely be one of two.

Crawford says that based on Kate's age and other factors ... he speculates that doctors might've discovered either ovarian or uterine cancer -- that's his best guess anyway.

He's not suggesting he knows her exact diagnosis for certain, but Dr. Crawford says his personal experience leads him to land on these two possibilities -- and he even gets into how exactly this may have unfolded.

Dr. Crawford says it's possible that the medical team found something alarming in the middle of the procedure and probably had a biopsy run on it right then and there. Of course, Kate says cancer was discovered after her surgery -- but Dr. Crawford says it's not uncommon to get an answer back fairly quickly ... which can change the course of an entire operation.

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He also weighs in on the fact Kate says she just recently started preventative chemo -- which Dr. Crawford says makes sense, seeing how much recovery time is needed for an invasive surgery like the one she seems to have undergone ... and how heavy chemo is on the body.

Kate says she's needed time to recover -- as well as time to address this serious matter with her three young children. The upside ... she says she's getting stronger each day, which sounds promising.

The announcement should hopefully end all the gossip that has poured out of this saga for the past several weeks ... because it's clear, she's dealing with something incredibly urgent.

Of course, best wishes to the Princess.

Kate Middleton Anuncia que tiene cáncer

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12:11 PM PT -- El Rey Carlos está extendiendo sus buenos deseos a Kate Middleton en medio de su batalla contra el cáncer. El Palacio de Buckingham dice: "Su Majestad está muy orgulloso de Catherine por su valentía al hablar como lo hizo".

Continúan diciendo que tras la hospitalización de Kate, Carlos "ha permanecido en el más estrecho contacto con su amada nuera a lo largo de las últimas semanas". El Palacio continúa señalando que Sus Majestades "continuarán ofreciendo su amor y apoyo a toda la familia a través de este difícil momento".

Kate Middleton acaba de anunciar que tiene cáncer, rompiendo el silencio luego de meses de especulaciones sobre su estado de salud y suena bastante serio.

La Princesa de Gales apareció el viernes en un video compartido por el Palacio de Kensington, y en él, Kate se dirige al público y revela que fue diagnosticada con cáncer, algo que fue descubierto durante la cirugía abdominal que le realizaron en enero.

Kate dice: "En enero, me sometí a una cirugía abdominal mayor en Londres y en ese momento, se pensó que mi condición no era cancerosa. La operación salió bien. Sin embargo, las pruebas realizadas tras la operación revelaron que había presencia de cáncer. Por ello, mi equipo médico me aconsejó que me sometiera a un tratamiento de quimioterapia preventiva, y ahora estoy en las primeras fases de ese tratamiento".

No se refirió al tipo de cáncer con el que está lidiando.

Kate también parece aludir a su larga ausencia, ya que dice que ella y Will han necesitado tiempo para abordar este problema de salud con sus tres hijos. Todos ellos muy pequeños y han querido asegurarles que va a estar bien.

Dimos la noticia, de que el Palacio de Kensington estaba preparado para proporcionar una actualización importante sobre la salud de Kate, algo que ahora están haciendo, y que sin duda ha dejado a muchos con el corazón roto.

En el video, Kate pide privacidad en este difícil momento mientras se somete a quimioterapia.

El anuncio pone fin a meses de especulaciones sobre el paradero y la salud de Kate, las que se iniciaron a mediados de enero cuando la Princesa de Gales fue hospitalizada para someterse a una cirugía abdominal, una hospitalización que salió de la nada, y que se suponía que iba a quedar resuelta en 2 semanas.

Obviamente, Kate estuvo mucho más tiempo fuera de los focos y cuanto más tiempo pasaba, más teorías conspirativas y rumores aparecían.

Al principio, todos los chismes comenzaron como algo relativamente ligero, es decir, a través de memes y chistes en los que la gente se burlaba de toda la situación. Pero después tomó un tono muy serio a medida que el Palacio intentaba hacer frente a las conjeturas.

Al principio, el Palacio solo emitió un comunicado, que decía que Kate todavía se estaba recuperando y que se encontraba bien. No mucho después, la vimos por primera vez en público, en un carro conducido por su madre, donde ella llevaba gafas y un bajo perfil.

La gente no se creyó que fuera Kate, y los memes y las bromas no hicieron más que continuar, con las teorías de la conspiración a toda marcha. Después de eso, ocurrió el desastre de la foto del Día de la Madre.

Recuerden, el palacio de Kensington publicó una foto que, según ellos, había sido tomada por el príncipe William en la que Kate aparecía con sus hijos. Sin embargo, rápidamente se hizo evidente que la imagen había sido manipulada a través de Photoshop, pues tenía varias alteraciones que sugerían algún tipo de edición.

Kate hizo una declaración al respecto, asumiendo que ella la había editado.

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Luego, el fin de semana pasado, vimos a Kate y William en un mercado a una milla de su casa, en lo que se convirtió en el primer avistamiento real de Kate en mucho tiempo. Aunque parecía contenta y bastante saludable, muchos notaron su pérdida de peso.

La noticia del cáncer ahora explica por qué Kate estaba tan delgada en el video. Está en tratamiento y este es uno de los efectos secundarios que se pueden tener.

Esta actualización es claramente devastadora para su familia y sus seres queridos, si no para todo el Reino Unido. Kate es una figura real clave y ha servido obedientemente.

Tampoco hace falta decir que Kate es la segunda integrante de la realeza que se enfrenta a un diagnóstico de cáncer. Su suegro, el rey Carlos, también fue diagnosticado recientemente con la misma enfermedad, aunque no está claro qué forma tiene o en qué etapa se encuentra. Dicho esto, Carlos ha estado llevando a cabo sus deberes en el último tiempo.

Tiempos difíciles para Kate y la Familia Real, sin duda. Los mejores deseos para ella y todos los demás.

Kate Middleton Doctor explica cómo se pudo haber desarrollado el diagnóstico...

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Kate Middleton no reveló con qué tipo de cáncer está lidiando, pero un médico que se especializa en este campo dice que tiene una buena idea de lo que podría ser y cómo se encontró.

El Dr. George Crawford, un cirujano general que se centra en bariátrica, colon y procedimientos mínimamente invasivos en la sala de operaciones, se unió a "TMZ Live" este viernes para discutir el anuncio de la Princesa de Gales, en el que explicó que el cáncer fue encontrado durante su cirugía abdominal.

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Aunque Kate no entró en los detalles del tipo de cáncer que se encontró, el Dr. Crawford nos dice que en su opinión profesional es probable que sea uno de dos.

Crawford dice que sobre la base de la edad de Kate y otros factores, cree que los médicos podrían haber descubierto, ya sea cáncer de ovario o de útero, esa es su conjetura.

Él no está sugiriendo que sepa su diagnóstico exacto, pero que su experiencia personal lo lleva a inclinarse por estas dos posibilidades, e incluso abordó cómo se puede haber desarrollado todo mientras estaba bajo el bisturí.

Es bastante fascinante: el Dr. Crawford dice que ve probable que el equipo médico haya encontrado algo alarmante en medio de la intervención y que probablemente le hayan hecho una biopsia en ese mismo momento. Dice que ese es el procedimiento general y que se puede obtener una respuesta bastante rápido que puede cambiar el curso de toda la operación.

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También analizó el hecho de que Kate recién acaba de empezar con un tratamiento preventivo de quimioterapia. El Dr. Crawford dice que tiene sentido, considerando la cantidad de tiempo que se necesita para recuperarse de una cirugía invasiva como la que parece haber sufrido Kate, y además porque la quimioterapia es muy pesada para el cuerpo.

Por cierto, el Dr. Crawford pensaba esto desde el principio. En nuestro documental dijo que este era el escenario más realista, en el marco de todo el misterio que rodeaba a Kate.

Kate dice que ha necesitado tiempo para recuperarse, así como tiempo para hacer frente a esta grave situación con sus tres hijos pequeños. Lo bueno es que ella dice que está más fuerte cada día, lo que suena prometedor.

El anuncio debería poner fin a todos los chismes que se han vertido sobre esta saga en las últimas semanas porque está claro que está lidiando con algo sumamente urgente.

Por supuesto, los mejores deseos para la Princesa.

PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE Show Face at L.A. ART EVENT ... Ahead Of Kate Cancer News

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spoke at an art event in SoCal this week -- and their appearance happened to come the night before Kate Middleton's cancer announcement.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped out Thursday evening in Los Angeles ... repping their Archewell Foundation at The Kinsey Collection art exhibition hosted at SoFi Stadium.

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From a brief clip from the event, Meghan can be heard singing the organizers' praises -- saying she hopes their hard work will be recognized ... and that their success will be proof that they deserve all the praise they receive. Harry stands by as MM made her remarks.

TV personality Shaun Robinson posted pics of the couple at the event for the Kingsley Collection, which is currently touring L.A. with its African-American Art & History Collection.