CBS breaks into Northwestern-FAU basketball game with news of Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis

CBS News broke into coverage of Florida Atlantic vs. Northwestern in March Madness with news that Princess Kate was being treated for cancer.

Kate Middleton, the princess of Wales, said in a video that she had received major abdominal surgery when the cancer was discovered, and she has begun preventative chemotherapy.

News surrounding Kate has been scarce over the past few months, leading to conspiracy theories about her whereabouts. The princess was last seen in the public in January and had announced she would return by Easter. A family photo released by Kensington Palace was found to be doctored after its release, only leading to the confusion.

Reaction on social media from sports fans watching the FAU-Northwestern game was largely negative, with people wanting to get back to the game. However, the CBS update was broadcast during a commercial break, and no game action was missed.

Kate Middleton cancer video announcement

Here is the video of Princess Kate announcing her cancer diagnosis.

What kind of cancer does Kate Middleton have?

It was not immediately known what type of cancer diagnosis Princess Kate received.

Who is Kate Middleton?

Kate Middleton married into the British royal family in 2011. While she was at the University of St. Andrews, she met Prince William, now heir apparent to the throne after the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. After marrying William, she became Catherine, duchess of Cambridge, and after Queen Elizabeth's death in 2022, she became princess of Wales.

Kate worked in marketing and photography before entering the royal family. She also pursued charity work, especially for young children, which she has continued and built upon in her current life.

This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Princess Kate cancer diagnosis announced during FAU March Madness game