Progress Test 17. Use of English. B2

The Princess of Wales, 42, who underwent abdominal surgery on Jan. 16, shared a personal video message … the news.

The Princess of Wales, 42, shared her health news on Friday in a personal video message, which comes after Kensington Palace … on Jan. 17 that Princess Kate had undergone a "planned abdominal surgery" the previous day.

At the time, it …                      [was understood, was understanding, is understood, would be understood] that the issue was non-cancerous, but post-operative tests "found cancer had been present." The type of cancer was not revealed.

A Kensington Palace spokesperson says, "We will not be sharing any further private medical information. The Princess …          [has, had, has had, had had]a right to medical privacy, as we all do."

In her emotional video, Princess Kate started by thanking well-wishers for their "wonderful messages of support" …             [background, amid, regard, throughout] her recovery during what has been "an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family."

"In January, I …                [underwent, undergo, had undergone, had undergone] major abdominal surgery in London, and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous," she said. "The surgery was successful.

However, tests after the operation found cancer …           [has been, had been, was, were]present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy, and I am now in the early stages of that treatment."

…                     [Calling, Called, Having been called] the news a "huge shock," Kate said that she and Prince William "have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.

Calling the news a "huge shock," Kate said that she and Prince William "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, undergo, cure, suffer] from major surgery in order to start my treatment."

"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 ok," she said …            [reference, referring, referred, refer] to her three children: Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.

"As I …              [had said, having said, have said, saying] 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 spirits.

The Princess of Wales continued, "…             [Having had, Having, Being] William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too. As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both.

We hope that you will 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, be, have been] back when I am able — but for now, I must focus on making a full recovery."

"At this time, I am also thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. For everyone …              [faces, faced, facing, being faced] this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope," she concluded. "You are not alone."

Meanwhile, Prince William "will continue to balance supporting his wife and family and maintaining his official duties as he …            [has done, have done, is doing, was doing] since the start of the year."

The Prince of Wales …                [is expected, was expecting, is expecting, had expected] to spend time with his family during his children's Easter break from school in early April before returning to royal engagements.

The news of Princess Kate's diagnosis comes just weeks after her father-in-law King Charles announced on Feb. 5 that he was undergoing treatment for cancer. "During The King's recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern              [noted, notes, being noted, was noted]… .

Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer," the palace said in a statement. "His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he …                   [advised, had advised, is being advised, has been advised] by doctors to postpone public-facing duties.

Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to …            [obtain, confirm, undertake, acquire] state business and official paperwork as usual."

Although she's largely remained out of the public eye amid her recovery, Kate …                   [has spotted, is spotting, was spotting, has been spotted] in public a few times.

On March 4, she was photographed riding in the passenger seat of a car …                     [having been driven, driving, having driven, driven] by her mother, Carole Middleton.

She was seen again in a car with Prince William on March 11 …              [left, was leaving, leaving, is leaving] Windsor Castle.

When Kate's surgery was announced, the Palace said "she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter," but now with news of her cancer diagnosis, that timeline … likely …                    [had shifted, is shifted, has shifted, was being shifted], and they are not putting a specific date on her return.

In recent weeks she …                     [is being subjected, subjects, subjected, has been subjected] to intense scrutiny and has been unfairly treated by certain sections of the media around the world and on social media.

"When it comes to matters of health, like everyone else, she must be afforded the privacy to focus on her treatment and be with her loving family."