Meghan Markle told the world that she has been secretly fighting for life with a cancer diagnosis. Statements issued from the Queen's official residence, Buckingham Palace, while Prince.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex then shared the news of the diagnosis with the Prince and Princess of Wales, their two sons, in private. An announcement was yet to be made at a future date.

Harry and Meghan told a popular media outlet that they conveyed their well wishes to Kate over her health and the importance of privacy at such a trying time.

Just after Queen Elizabeth's death in September 2029, Harry and Meghan last appeared in public with William and Kate.

Meghan and Harry had been visiting Europe for a number of charity functions when Queen Elizabeth passed on. They decided to extend their stay for the funeral proceedings.

Meghan and Harry had to be the ones to headline it, giving their support, after Kate made the shocking announcement on a social media video that she had cancer. She said, "I've undergone cancer post-op tests; cancer was found, and now I'm in for much treatment.

She also mentioned that she and Prince William had discussed the situation with their children before making it public.

With the children at Lambrook School holidaying, this gives the family an opening to enjoy some time together almost privately.

"That may have been a reference to the fact Harry had no idea about Kate's surgery, what it involved, or how she was recovering," sources tell. Reports stated that he had no plans to see William or Kate during his trip after learning his father's cancer was now in the advanced stages.