Kate Middleton delayed revealing cancer diagnosis as family needed time to reassure her three children that 'she's going to be okay'

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: After Kate Middleton made the shocking announcement that she was diagnosed with cancer on Friday, March 22, many wondered why it wasn't made public earlier.

Well, it seems like the Princess of Wales needed time to reassure her three young children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, that she's "going to be ok."

Kate Middleton took time to explain her cancer diagnosis to her children 

Over a video message, Middleton disclosed that she is currently undergoing chemotherapy as she was diagnosed with cancer after undergoing the "planned abdominal surgery" in January. 

She noted, "This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family." 

"As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment. But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte, and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be OK," elaborated the Princess of Wales.  

"As I have said to them, I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal, in my mind, body, and spirits," as per SkyNews.

Kate Middleton praises her husband Prince William for his constant support

Middleton acknowledged Prince William's support, noting that it was a "great source of comfort and reassurance" during her ordeal. She hoped the public would understand her family now needs "time, space, and privacy while I complete my treatment".

She further mentioned, "The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment." 

The Princess of Wales went on to thank the public for all "the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I have been recovering from surgery," adding that it has been an "incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family".

She also thanked the medics involved in her case, noting, "I've had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful." 

Middleton ended her statement by saying she is "thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone."