Kate, Princess of Wales: I am having cancer treatment

The Princess of Wales says she is in the early stages of treatment after a cancer diagnosis.

Details of the cancer have not been disclosed, but Kensington Palace says it is confident the princess will make a full recovery.

“However tests after the operation found cancer had been present.

The princess, 42, said she was thinking of all those who have been affected by cancer, adding: “For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope

Kensington Palace said the video of the princess was filmed on Wednesday by BBC Studios, the production arm of the BBC.

He said: “Any cancer diagnosis is shocking

Professor Pat Price, an oncologist and founder of the Catch Up With Cancer campaign, praised the princess for speaking out “so openly and frankly”.