00:01I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you personally for all the wonderful messages of
00:07support and for your understanding whilst I've been recovering from surgery. It has been an
00:13incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family but I've had a fantastic medical team who
00:19have taken great care of me for which I'm so grateful. In January I underwent major abdominal
00:25surgery in London and at the time it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery
00:32was successful however tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team
00:39therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I'm now in the
00:44early stages of that treatment. This of course came as a huge shock and William and I have been doing
00:52everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.
00:58As you can imagine this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order
01:05to
01:05start my treatment but most importantly it has taken us time to explain everything to George,
01:11Charlotte and Louis in a way that's appropriate for them and to reassure them that I'm going to be okay.
01:18As I've said to them I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will
01:23help
01:24me heal in my mind, body and spirits. Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and
01:30reassurance
01:31too as is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so
01:37much to us
01:38both. We hope that you'll understand that as a family we now need some time, space and privacy while I
01:47complete my treatment. My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being
01:54back when I'm able but for now I must focus on making a full recovery. At this time I'm also
02:03thinking of
02:03all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. For everyone facing this disease in
02:09whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone.
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