British royal family news reveals that yesterday Kate Middleton, Princess Of Wales announced that she is undergoing cancer treatment which began in late February.
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Her diagnosis came after an abdominal operation in January. In a moving speech she told the world about her medical situation: “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. 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.”
It has been a trying time for the princess but she has many good friends to help and support her in the coming days. Here’s who to know in Kate’s close circle of friends.
Royal Family News – Trini Foyle
Trini Foyle is one of Kate’s oldest friends, they attended Marlborough College together. They remained close through their college years, with both attending schools in Edinburgh. Kate went to St. Andrew’s and Foyle attended Edinburgh University.
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Trini is Prince Louis’ godmother, and she and her husband Ted have a son, Alexander, who has playdates with Prince George.
Royal Family News – Lucy Lanigan-O’Keeffe
Lucy Lanigan-O’Keeffe teaches at Thomas’s Battersea, where George and Charlotte attend. The women became friends as they discussed schoolwork and Lanigan-O’Keeffe is married to William’s close friend Thomas van Straubenzee.
Royal Family News: Zoe Warren
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Zoe Warren has been a friend of the royal family for many years which is how she became close to Kate.
Kate and Zoe have attended several royal events over the years together, and Zoe is married to Harry’s best friend, Jake Warren, whose father was the racing manager for Queen Elizabeth II.
Royal Family News – Emilia Jardine-Paterson
Emilia Jardine-Paterson is another friend that Kate met at Marlborough College and they have kept a close bond.
Emilia is an interior designer and she helped Kate to redecorate Kensington Palace and Anmer Hall. Emilia also has the honor of being Prince George’s godmother.
Royal Family News – Lady Laura and James Meade
The Meades are one of Kate and William’s closest couple friends and the foursome enjoy double dates together.
James is William’s best friend and he was a co-best man together with Prince Harry at William and Kate’s wedding. Over the years, Kate has grown close with Lady Laura and they have had several outings together.
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