On March 22, Princess Catherine of Wales, the wife of Prince William, announced that she is battling cancer. This shocking diagnosis has brought to mind other princesses from various European royal houses who have also faced health issues.
In January of this year, Catherine underwent a serious operation in the abdominal cavity. At that time, it was believed not to be cancer. However, later tests showed otherwise. The princess is now undergoing chemotherapy. This is the second serious medical situation for Catherine after suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum three times during her pregnancies with her children.
Similar cases are concerning and serve as a reminder that health problems can be a challenge for anyone, even those with a high social status.
Charlene, Victoria, and Catherine: European princesses who have shared their health problems
Catherine Middleton is not the only royal figure who has dared to publicly disclose her health problems. There are also known cases of other princesses facing serious medical difficulties worldwide.
In 2021, the world was shocked by the sudden disappearance of Princess Charlene of Monaco – the wife of Prince Albert II. It turned out that she had to stay in Africa for a whole six months due to a throat infection. Only later did the princely palace make an official statement about the princess’s health. Charlene only returned in April 2022.
Another case is the eating disorder of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. At 20 years old, she suffered from this problem and even decided to forgo studies at a Swedish university, opting for treatment in the United States. Victoria thanked the media for helping her understand and solve this issue.
These stories are proof that health problems can affect anyone, even members of royal families, and openness and support are important in dealing with them.
