The eight words that show how Princess Kate is coping with cancer treatment

Princess Kate announces she is being treated for cancer

The Princess of Wales shocked the world last month when she announced she has been diagnosed with a type of cancer. But a key detail in her speech showed she is coping well with her treatment, it has been claimed.

Princess Kate appeared in an emotional video on March 22, where she revealed that post-operative tests following her "major" abdominal surgery in January, found that cancer had been present.

During the heart-wrenching video, the future queen said the news came as a "huge shock" while also revealing that she is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy for her illness.

Kate added that it took some time to process everything as well as explain the news to her and Prince William's children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

She said: "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 okay."

Princess Kate announced she's been diagnosed with cancer in March (Image: Getty)

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But the royal also stated that she is "well" and "getting stronger every day". Kate said: "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."

Now a royal expert claimed the princess will likely be spending a lot of time with her children outdoors while engaging in activities. Jennie Bond told the Mirror: "I expect Catherine and William will blank out any talk of her illness with the kids.

"She says she's getting stronger every day so I'm sure she's doing her best to join in the outdoor life - the picnic, barbecues and walks on the beach."

Meanwhile, a friend of the Waleses praised Prince William and said he is the reason Kate "doesn't feel isolated in this".

Princess Kate appeared in an emotional video (Image: BBC)

The insider told PEOPLE: "He is a very reliable, strong person. She doesn't feel isolated in this because of William, who is right beside her.

"This is about supporting her and her feeling supported. It is a joint effort. She doesn't feel isolated at all.

"The nuclear family that they have created so well is an immense support not only to him but to Catherine too."