Princess Kate announces cancer diagnosis

The Princess of Wales has announced she has been diagnosed with cancer and is in the early stages of preventative chemotherapy. In a video message released on Friday, Kate said she underwent major abdominal surgery on January 14 for a condition that was believed to be noncancerous but subsequent tests revealed cancer had been present. In the heartfelt message, she revealed the diagnosis had come as a huge shock and she and Prince William had been doing everything to process it privately for the sake of their young family. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the worlds most freethinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independentlyminded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: