How Prince Harry Found Out About Kate Middleton "Speaks Volumes" About Royal Family

Last week, Kate Middleton revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer following an abdominal surgery in January. The news, which she shared in a video posted by the royal family, came after months of theories, concern, and rumors about the princess's health. While it was reported that Middleton's father-in-law, King Charles, had been notified of her diagnosis, estranged family members Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were left out of the loop and found out with the rest of the world, according to The Times UK.

Royal historian Richard Fitzwilliams has now weighed in on what this means for Prince Harry and Prince William's relationship.

“It speaks volumes that Harry and Meghan learned of the diagnosis from the news," Fitzwilliams told TIME. "The brothers reportedly haven’t been in contact for months, and trust has completely broken down."

A source close to the family also previously told People that the Sussexes were “left out of any details regarding Kate’s diagnosis.” “There is clearly no trust,” the insider said at the time, despite the fact that Harry and Middleton were once close. After learning of Middleton's diagnosis, however, Harry and Markle reportedly privately reached out to Middleton and William, in addition to showing their support for the Princess of Wales in a statement obtained by the publication.

"We wish health and healing for Kate and the family and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace," they said on Friday.

The family posted the emotional video on Friday, finally putting the internet's unfounded conspiracy theories to rest. During the clip, Middleton shared that she was currently in the early stages of "preventative chemotherapy."

"In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London, and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous," she explained in the clip. "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’m now in the early stages of that treatment."

"We hope that you’ll 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," she continued. "At this time, I’m 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."

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