Catherine, Princess of Wales, disclosed her lymphoma diagnosis in a televised address from Kensington Palace, marking her first detailed public statement about her health condition.
The Princess of Wales spoke directly to cameras in an emotional statement, sharing details about her medical journey following months of fatigue and recurring infections. Doctors identified early-stage lymphoma after conducting medical evaluations.
What the Princess Said
“It’s time I tell you everything… because you deserve to know, and I no longer want to hide,” the Princess said during the address.
She continued, “The type of cancer I have is actually lymphoma. It was not easy to hear those words from my doctors, nor is it easy to say them now. But I want to be completely open with all of you who have given me so much love and strength.”
The Health Journey
The Princess explained that medical professionals identified the condition after she experienced months of unexplained exhaustion and recurring infections.
Though doctors have described the prognosis as hopeful, she acknowledged the treatment path will present ongoing challenges and uncertainty.
This story has been updated. CNN’s Health team contributed to this report.
