Recent events and rumors about Kate's cancer treatment in the educational program.

LONDON - On Friday, Kate, Princess of Wales, announced that she is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer - a revelation that comes at a time when this year has not been favorable for the British royal family. Initially, there were headlines about the "shock of royal health" when palace representatives announced that King Charles III and Kate were facing health issues. The lack of information about Kate's health and whereabouts only fueled the growing rumor mill, which spread from the edges of social media to the front pages of world newspapers. Public opinion about the monarchy was further solidified when Kate admitted to editing an official family photograph, and palace representatives are struggling to regain control over the narrative as speculation and conspiracy theories continue to swirl.

Here is the timeline of recent events related to the royal family:

December 25, 2023:

Kate attends the Christmas service at Sandringham, the royal estate on the east coast of England, along with Prince William, their children, and other members of the royal family. This is the princess's last public appearance.

January 16, 2024:

Kate, 42 years old, is admitted to the "London Clinic" and undergoes abdominal surgery. The news is announced only the next day.

January 17:

Kensington Palace announces that Kate is recovering after a planned surgery. Representatives say that her condition is not related to cancer, but did not specify what kind of surgery it was, only stating that it was successful. They mention that she will be in a private hospital for 10-14 days and will be away from the public eye until Easter. Buckingham Palace announced on the same day that King Charles will be treated for benign enlarged prostate.

January 21:

Prince Andrew's ex-wife, Sarah, the Duchess of York, has announced that she has benign melanoma, a form of skin cancer.

January 26:

King Charles is admitted to a London hospital for a three-day treatment for prostate disease.

January 29:

Kate and Charles are being discharged from the hospital. Charles is photographed leaving the hospital with Camilla, and he greets those who wish him well.

February 5:

Buckingham Palace announces that Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and will begin treatment. Officials do not specify what type of cancer the king has.

February 7:

Prince Harry is coming from California to the UK to visit his father. He is leaving the next day.

February 27:

William cancels his participation in the memorial service for his godfather, the late King Constantine of Greece, at the last moment due to a "personal matter." The palace declined to comment but stated that Kate continues to feel well. Later that same day, Buckingham Palace announced that Thomas Kingston, the son-in-law of Prince Michael of Kent, has passed away at the age of 45. Prince Michael is a cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

March 1:

The interrogation states that Thomas Kingston died from a "traumatic head injury" on February 25. A gun was found next to his body in his parents' house.

March 4th:

A photograph, allegedly showing Kate with her mother Carole Middleton in Windsor, is circulating on social media. It is being published by some international news outlets, but it does not appear in the pages of British newspapers.

March 6:

The magazine People, citing a representative of the royal family, reports that William is "focused on his work rather than on social media."

March 10:

Kensington Palace has published a photograph of Kate surrounded by her three children to celebrate Mother's Day in the UK. The photo, the first official image after the princess's surgery, was withdrawn by the Associated Press and other news agencies a few hours later due to concerns that it had been digitally altered.

March 11:

Amid new speculation about her health, sparked by a edited family photo, Kate apologizes on social media for the "confusion" it caused. She says that she "occasionally experiments with editing," just like many photography enthusiasts.

March 16:

The Sun newspaper publishes a video in which, allegedly, Kate is smiling and relaxed, shopping with William at a farmer's market near their home in Windsor.

March 20:

The Commissioner for Information's office states that it is conducting an investigation following reports that at least one employee of the London clinic attempted to peek at Kate's medical records while she was in the hospital.

March 22:

In a video message, Kate announces that she is undergoing treatment for cancer, including preventive chemotherapy. She says that she feels good and is getting stronger every day, but she needs to focus on her recovery.