Tragic explanation for Kensington Palace's January announcement that Princes Kate didn't have cancer.BUT....

The regrettable explanation provided by Kensington Palace for why they delayed disclosing Kate Middleton’s cancer struggle is that they were unaware of it until after her surgery. The announcement follows the Princess of Wales’ heartbreaking Friday night video confirmation of her illness.

The mother of three revealed that she is currently receiving prophylactic chemotherapy. The princess had a “successful” stomach operation at The London Clinic on January 16.

Only “when there is significant new information to share” would The Palace provide an update, according to their statement at the time. According to the Mirror, Kensington Palace stated at the time that they would only offer an update “when there is significant new information to share”.

Unfortunately, Kate’s illness was discovered during post-operative tests, and the princess stated that it has taken them and Prince William some time to break the news to their kids “in a way that is appropriate for them.” Kate was heard saying in the video: “I wanted to take this time to personally thank you for all of the great messages of support and for your patience while I’ve been recovering from surgery.

“Our entire family has had a very difficult few months, but I am really grateful to my wonderful medical staff for their excellent care. I had extensive abdominal surgery in January in London, and the diagnosis was first ruled out as cancer.

“The procedure went well. On the other hand, postoperative tests revealed the presence of malignancy. As a result, my medical team recommended that I start a prophylactic chemotherapy course, which I am currently doing.”

The princess stated that although she was concentrating on healing from her most recent surgery, her family had begun to consider the diagnosis. She has given her kids the assurance that she is “getting stronger every day.” She went on, “This came as a big shock, of course, and for the sake of our little family, William and I have been doing everything we can to digest and manage this discretely. It has taken some time, as you may imagine.

“I had to heal from a major operation before I could begin my treatment. Above all, though, it has taken some time for us to reassure George, Charlotte, and Louis that everything will be alright and to explain everything to them in a way that suits them.

“As is the affection, encouragement, and kindness so many of you have shown. It is really important to both of us. We sincerely hope you will appreciate that, as I finish my therapy, our family now needs some time, space, and privacy.

“I have always found great delight in my profession, and I look forward to returning when I am able, but for the time being I must concentrate on getting well. I’m also thinking of everyone whose life has been touched by cancer right now. Please don’t give up or lose hope for anyone dealing with this illness, no matter how it manifests itself. You’re not by yourself.