Kate Middleton has been in the media spotlight since it came to light that the image she had shared with her children had been edited.

Such was the turmoil surrounding the Princess of Wales, that she had to put an end to all speculation about her whereabouts on March 23, when she announced in a video that she had been diagnosed with cancer.

King Charles III’s daughter-in-law explained that she intended to stay out of the public eye so that her preventive chemotherapy treatment would be carried out as discreetly as possible.

“We hope you understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment. My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to returning when I can, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery,” she said in the video.

Prince William’s message

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been completely laying low since then.

Prince William reappeared on Wednesday publicly through a message he has shared on his social networks.

After an Easter vacation where they have been enjoying their three children at Anmer Hall, William has used the official account of the Prince and Princess of Wales to share his first words since his wife’s illness came to light.

Rachel Daly announced her retirement from international soccer on WednesdayPrince and Princess of Wales, Instagram

The reason for Willliam’s first words since the announcement of Kate’s illness were thanks to Rachel Daly’s retirement from international soccer. Daly was a defender in the England Lionesses team and winner of Euro 2022.

She also plays for Aston Villa in the Women’s Super League.