The British royal family has asked the British press not to publish pictures of Kate Middleton

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Kate Middleton has revealed that she has cancer and is already undergoing chemotherapy. Asking for respect for her family at this delicate moment, she said she needs time, space and privacy to recover.

Britain's royal family has asked the British press not to publish photos and videos of Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, after she was diagnosed with cancer. Information in the newspaper The Times.

The request was made to protect the privacy of the princess during her routine activities, such as dropping her children off at school.

“It is understood that the Princess will continue her daily life as part of her recovery. The media has been asked not to photograph her when she drops her children off at school or goes to appointments,” he said. The Times.

After speculation about her absence from public royal events, Kate revealed in a video released by Kensington Palace on Friday 22nd that she has cancer and said she is undergoing chemotherapy sessions.

In her speech, Kate thanked the messages of support and reported difficult times for the family. She also described how she came to the diagnosis.

“In January, I had major abdominal surgery, and at the time I thought my condition was non-cancerous,” she said. “The surgery was successful. However, post-operative tests indicated cancer.”

With the diagnosis, the princess began undergoing preventive chemotherapy sessions and is now facing what she calls “the early stages of treatment”.

Regarding accusations of public appearances, Kate asked for patience and respect in the tender moment.

“We need time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment. I need to focus on my full recovery,” she insisted.

Before announcing that Kate Middleton was undergoing cancer treatment, The King Charles III Disease was also diagnosed. At 75, the patriarch of the royal family made the discovery public in February this year.

This Friday, Britain's monarch said he was proud of Kate for her courage in speaking out about her cancer treatment.

The Princess of Wales is married Prince William 13 years ago. Together, there is the British royal couple George9 years old, Charlotte7 years old, and Lewis6 years old.

Read Kate Middleton's statement in full:

In January I had major stomach surgery in London and at the time my condition was considered non-cancerous. The surgery was completed successfully. However, a post-operative test revealed the presence of cancer.

So my medical team advised me to undergo preventive chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of this treatment.

Of course, this has come as a huge shock and William and I are doing our best to personally process and manage this for the benefit of our young family.

As you can imagine, this took time. It took me a while to recover from major surgery to start my treatment.

But most importantly, we took the time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that suited them and reassure them that I was going to be OK.

As I told them; I am healthy, getting stronger every day, and focusing on things that help me heal; In my mind, body and soul.

Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and security. The love, support and kindness shown by so many of you. It means a lot to both of us.

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

My work has always brought me deep joy and I look forward to returning as often as I can, but for now I must focus on my full recovery.

At this time, I am thinking of all those affected by cancer. Everyone facing this disease, whatever its form, please don't lose faith or hope. You are not alone.

Absent Kate Middleton

The video of the princess revealing her ill health came after much 'outcry' in the media and on the internet. After almost four months of not appearing at any royal events, it was inevitable that speculation about Kate Middleton's true health would increase.

Kensington Palace already confirmed in January that Kate had undergone surgery, but did not provide any further information on William's wife's condition. The information had the opposite effect: instead of stopping the speculation, the theories only increased because Kate did not leave the hospital, which is standard practice for the royal family.

To quell the uproar, the royal family released a photo of Kate with her three children to reassure the public. But, again, the royal move made the rumors worse as the photos were intricately edited.

Realizing that the image was manipulated, the agencies issued a statement saying they would no longer publish the photo. In an official statement signed by Kate, the princess admitted to the editing and said she was responsible for errors in the image.

Despite all the buzz on the Internet, Kate Middleton has had a hard time making public appearances. William's wife only went public this Friday to reveal her diagnosis.

Source: Redação Terra