The Princess of Wales was seen on Christmas Day when she walked to church with the rest of the royal family. She held hands with her daughter Princess Charlotte and looked happy and relaxed as she grinned at well-wishers while strolling to the service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham.
Three weeks later, on January 16, she underwent abdominal surgery, a fact that was made public the following day when it was revealed she was expected to be out of action until after Easter and away from royal duties for up to three months.
Today (Friday) Kate said post-up tests had revealed cancer, although the exact type has not been revealed. She is now on a course of 'preventative' chemotherapy and said to be in good spirits. READ MORE: Kate Middleton announces she has cancer as princess issues health update - latest It follows news of the King’s diagnosis with cancer, with the condition discovered during his recent hospital treatment.
Here is the timeline of how events have unravelled since Christmas for the royal family: Monday December 25 In her last public appearance before the news of her hospital treatment, Kate was seen on Christmas Day in Sandringham walking to church with the rest of her family.
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