"A source of comfort... and reassurance": Princess of Wales Kate Middleton shares how William has been her rock amid major surgery, conspiracy theories and online speculation as she makes devastating cancer announcement

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The Princess of Wales has paid tribute to her husband after revealing that she is undergoing treatment for cancer. In a shock announcement this evening, Kate Middleton said the disease was discovered after she underwent abdominal surgery in January.

The type of cancer has not been revealed, but it's understood Kate has been undergoing preventative chemotherapy since late February.

In a moving video message to the nation, the 42-year-old described the diagnosis as a 'huge shock' and said she and her husband, Prince William, have been doing what they can to manage the situation "for the sake of our young family". "As you can imagine, this has taken time," she continued. READ MORE: 'I am well and getting stronger every day,' Kate Middleton announces she has cancer "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." Paying tribute to her husband, who she married back in 2011, Kate said: "Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too.