Kate Middleton's cancer announcement shows new transparency: Other royals who battled the disease
British royal family members open up about their battles with cancer.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read

Multiple members of the British royal family have recently made public announcements about their battles with cancer. Princess Kate Middleton stunned the world by revealing her cancer diagnosis and undergoing chemotherapy treatment following a planned surgery. This transparency marks a new era for the monarchy, with other royals like King Charles III and Sarah Ferguson sharing their own cancer struggles. The article also discusses past royal figures, such as Queen Elizabeth II and King George VI, who privately battled different forms of cancer. Princess Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, and King Edward VII are among those mentioned who faced and succumbed to cancer in the past.