The royal family of Great Britain is famous for its secrets and it seems that their motto is: "Never complain, never explain". But recently, with people's curiosity to know everything about the royals, as well as driven by the desire to make people aware, the royal palace has often revealed that its members suffer from various ailments.
The latest case: Kate Middleton reveals that she has cancer
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, through a video message has revealed the truth about the conspiracy theories circulating, saying that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy sessions. The type of cancer has not been made public, but she started chemotherapy in February.
The cancer was discovered by tests carried out after her surgery in the abdominal area.
King Charles III was also diagnosed with cancer
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. So far, it is known that it is not prostate cancer, according to the analyzes carried out. The type of cancer has not been revealed, but according to the palace statement, the king began regular treatment on Monday.
It was written in the statement that the king remains positive about the treatments he will receive and that he wants to return to the public as soon as possible.
Sarah Ferguson revealed that she was diagnosed with skin cancer
In January of this year, Sarah Ferguson announced that she had been diagnosed with skin cancer, a few weeks after she said she had beaten breast cancer. Through a spokesperson, the public learned that the Duchess of York had several moles removed and that dermatologists concluded that she should undergo surgery, as one of the moles was cancerous.
The statement said the duchess hopes her experience will highlight the importance of checking the size, shape, color and texture of new moles, as they could be melanoma.
Meghan Markle and the battle with mental health
In her interview with Oprah in 2021, Meghan Markle revealed her struggles adjusting to the royal family and how it all caused her mental health challenges and even suicidal thoughts.
“I was ashamed to say it and ashamed to admit it in front of Harry, but I knew if I didn't say it, I would. I just didn't want to be alive. This was a clear, true, frightening and persistent thought", she said at the time.
The health of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II passed away in September 2022, at the age of 96, but before that, she had some health problems. She was seen in October 2021 with a cane as she struggled to walk and in the same month doctors advised her to cancel her trip to Northern Ireland and she spent a night in hospital.
In November of the same year, she was absent from some traditional festivals, as she had some back problems. In 2022, the Queen contracted Covid-19 and her recovery was slow.
Her last assignment was 2 days before her death, after meeting Liz Truss, the country's new prime minister, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
Prince Philip's health
Queen Elizabeth's husband, Prince Philip, died days before his 100th birthday. Like his wife, his problems were mostly related to age, in 2019 he suffered a car accident.
Then, in February 2021, he spent several days being treated for an infection after not feeling well. Although he was supposed to stay under observation for only a few days, he spent almost a month in the hospital. In March, he moved to the hospital "St. Bartholomew" for a heart-related operation. A month later, on April 9, he returned to Windsor Castle, where he passed away peacefully.
Princess Margaret and lung surgery
Known as the "blue-blooded rebel", even Princess Margaret has faced health difficulties. Unlike other members of the family, Margaret enjoyed smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol, and in 1985, she underwent an operation to remove part of her lung.
Margaret, in 1993, was hospitalized with pneumonia. She then suffered two strokes, one in 1998 and another in 2022. The last one was fatal and she passed away on February 9, 2022, at the age of 71.
Princess Diana, postpartum depression and bulimia
It's no secret that Princess Diana had a difficult relationship with Charles. She has spoken openly about her challenges with postpartum depression, but especially bulimia.
"I had rampant bulimia, and if you have this kind of bulimia, you feel like you're not good at anything. You are useless, hopeless and failing in every way", she said in an interview for "BBC 1 Panorama" in 1995.
