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Princess Kate ‘out and about’ more with Prince William and the kids as cancer treatment continues
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THE Princess of Wales has reportedly been out and about more with Prince William and her three children in recent weeks.
Kate, 42, revealed her health battle to the world in an emotional video message on March 22.
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The mum-of-three said it came as a "huge shock" to her following further tests after her abdominal surgery in January.
She said the family now needs "time, space and privacy" while she completes her treatment.
Kate, who is undergoing chemotherapy after the cancer diagnosis, also said she will not be returning to public duties for the foreseeable future.
However the princess has continued to receive a deluge of support including "tens of thousands" of get-well-soon cards, according to the .
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Palace officials are said to be "so touched" however her team are struggling with the quantity of correspondence.
The Court Post Office normally expects around 1,000 letters a week but the volume has surpassed that since March.
In her video message, Kate admitted it had been an "incredibly tough couple of months" for her entire family - but was thankful for the messages of support.
She said: "I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you, personally, for all the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I have been recovering from surgery.
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"It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I've had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful."
Kate added: "It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment.
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"But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be OK.
"As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.
Princess Kate's message in full
I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you, personally, for all the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I have been recovering from surgery.
It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I've had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful.
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.
This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.
As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment.
But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to
George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be OK.
As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.
Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too. As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you.
It means so much to us both. We hope that you will 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 being back when I am able, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery.
At this time, I am also thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope.
You are not alone.
"Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too.";
The Sun has contacted Kensington Palace for comment.
It comes as Kate is said to be "excited" by her business taskforce's new report that claims the UK could reap £45.5billion in economic benefits if firms prioritise early childhood.
She has been following the work of chief executives she convened last year to galvanise business action on the importance of the formative years of a child's development.
The Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood has produced a report recommending a range of interventions from creating a culture inside and outside firms that prioritises childhood to supporting parents with greater resources and flexibility in the workplace.
Among the eight-member taskforce are the chief executives of Ikea, NatWest Group and Deloitte - and their report highlights how the nation could benefit from an estimated £45.5billion.
The report follows the launch of Kate's long-term campaign Shaping Us in January last year, described as the princess' "life's work", and aimed at highlighting the crucial first five years of a child's life.
Christian Guy, executive director of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, briefed Kate on the new report she has read, and said she was "excited" by the document.
He said: "Shaping Us was about awareness but also for her it's so important to have action.
"So to have eight of the most significant businesses in Britain come forward, make the case to their fellow business leaders is vital - it's exciting for her and it's a priority going forward for our centre's work."
Mr Guy added: "This is another crucial moment for Her Royal Highness' early childhood work because its impact, and the work of her Centre for Early Childhood, is rolling on as she recovers."
A Kensington Palace spokesman stressed the launch did not signal Kate "returning to work".
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They said "...early childhood is a huge priority for the Princess of Wales, and she has been kept fully up to date throughout the process and the development of the task force's work and she has seen the report..."
The princess has been working to raise the profile of the early years development of children for some years and established her centre in 2021 as part of the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
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Timeline of Kate's health battle & recovery
JANUARY 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery
JAN 17: Kensington Palace announce the princess underwent surgery
JAN 18: William spends time at Kate's bedside
JAN 23: The princess' hospital stay passes one week
JAN 29: Kate leaves hospital
FEBRUARY 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to 'personal matter', sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate’s health
MARCH 4: Princess pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate
Mar 10: Royal posts a sweet snap of her and the kids for Mother's Day – then fans started spotting flaws, and massive agencies put out 'kill notice' on photo
Mar 11: Kate admits she edited photo, and is snapped in car with William
Mar 16: Royal fans spot the princess at farm shop near Windsor
Mar 17: Onlookers see Kate watching her youngsters playing sport
Mar 18: The Sun exclusively published video of Kate and Wills from two days prior
MARCH 22: Kate bravely reveals in an emotional video that she was given a shock cancer diagnosis
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