In a statement, Princess of Wales Kate MiddletonKate Middleton was born on January 9, 1982 in Reading, Berkshire, England.

She is the oldest to announce that she has cancer.

The disease was discovered during tests, writes the BBC.

She says it was a "huge shock" after an "incredibly difficult few months".

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Kate sent a positive message, saying: "I'm fine and getting stronger every day."

Details about the cancer have not been released, but Kensington Palace said they were confident the princess would make a full recovery.

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