Princess Kate chose to share her cancer diagnosis without Prince William, it has been claimed.
Last Friday, the Princess of Wales, 42, spoke in a video message sharing that she was undergoing cancer treatment following her abdominal surgery in January.
Princess Kate appeared solo, and many wondered why the Prince of Wales, 41, did not join her.
A Palace source said: "It is a message from the princess about her health, and she wanted to personally deliver the message on her own."
Princess Kate and Prince William tied the knot in 2011
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The insider added that Princess Kate made clear her husband has been "supporting her throughout".
They claimed: "William is extremely proud of his wife for the courage and strength she has shown not just this week but since her surgery in January.
"Now more than ever, he’s focused on ensuring his wife has the privacy she needs to fully recover and that his children are shielded from the understandable interest in the news that has been shared."
The source continued to tell People: "She and the prince needed time to process the news, she needed time to recover from surgery and she needed time to tell the children. That was the driving force."
Kate shared her cancer diagnosis with the world via videoPA Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, were already out of school for the Easter holiday when the Palace released Kate's pre-recorded video disclosing the diagnosis.
This decision was made so the family could have private time together before the announcement was made public.
In Kate's video address, she said: "William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.
"As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment.
Prince William is currently taking care of Kate and the three Wales children at Adelaide CottagePA"But, 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.
"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 spirit."
The princess added: "We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment."
This weekend, the Wales family will miss the Royal Family’s traditional Easter service at St George’s Chapel and spend the weekend privately at home.
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This follows the Waleses' choice to keep duties to a minimum during school holidays.
A close friend of the couple told the publication: “The children are at the centre of their world.
Another friend added: "You take heart from the extraordinary resilience of children."