
The Princess of Wales confirmed that she had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer this year, taking a temporary step back from royal duties as she undergoes preventative chemotherapy.
"[The diagnosis] of course came as a huge shock", the 42-year-old explained in a video message, where she updated the nation about her health, explaining how she and Prince William had been doing everything they can "to process and manage this privately for the sake of [their] young family."