The British royal family is expected to maintain a certain level of visibility due to the nature of their roles. However, even royals need and deserve privacy in some areas of life, including details of their health and well-being. Because of the media frenzy surrounding Kate Middleton following her planned abdominal surgery in mid-January, she was practically forced to divulge a major health diagnosis earlier than she might have preferred.
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In the wake of the Princess of Wales revealing her cancer diagnosis, folks from across the world have sent well-wishes. Family members have also posted words of support on social media. However, some of Kate's closest friends were reportedly left in the dark about her cancer until she publicly announced the news.