Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, diagnosed with aggressive form of skin cancer

The Princess of Wales has been sent warm wishes for a speedy recovery by the family of an inspirational child fundraiser who urged her not to try to be “superwoman” and rush back to work too soon.

Double amputee Tony Hudgell, nine, who counts Kate as a “number one supporter”, became the youngest person to feature in the New Year Honours when he was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the prevention of child abuse.

The youngster from Kent, has raised more than £1.8 million for charity since he was five, including £500,000 that went to a children’s surgery unit officially opened by Kate last month.

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Speaking as a male d’un certain âge, and an enthusiastic hypochondriac, I was disturbed by news about the King’s health. I was equally delighted to learn that our 75-year-old sovereign will soon be happy and glorious again, as he will undergo treatment next week for benign prostate enlargement (BPE).

Though troublesome, BPE is an entirely natural phenomenon, affecting the waterworks of 60 per cent of men over the age of 60. It is not usually a serious threat to health, nor a fatal one. So I do feel a little sorry for the nation’s hard-pressed GPs who, thanks to the royal spotlight, will soon be requested to make fundamental assessments of thousands of worried older gentlemen.

It is greatly to the King’s credit that he’s allowed his prostate to “come out”, so to speak. Chaps should be able to speak freely about their waterworks and feel no shame about seeking medical advice. ’Twas not always thus with this condition.

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Kate, 42, was admitted to The London Clinic on Tuesday for the planned procedure, Buckingham Palace announced on Wednesday.

The future Queen is expected to remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days before returning home to continue her recovery.

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The Princess of Wales is spending her fifth day in hospital recovering from a successful abdominal surgery in the London Clinic.

She is said to be “doing well” but will remain in the exclusive clinic for between 10 to 14 days, and is not expected to return to official duties until after Easter.

As a result, the future Queen will be forced to sit out of some of the events she usually shows support for including Children’s Mental Health Week, The BAFTAs and the Commonwealth Day service.

Princess Kate will also likely be missing the Easter church service at Windsor.

Sarah Ferguson is understood to be recovering at home surrounded by family, after undergoing treatment at the MAYRLIFE clinic in Austria.

The 64-year-old currently resides at the Royal Lodge with her former husband Prince Andrew, who has since stepped down from royal duties.

She was last seen with the royal family on Christmas Day during the annual church service at Sandringham.

Melanoma skin cancer can spread to other parts of the body, according to the NHS website.

Its “main cause” is ultraviolet light, which comes from the sun and is used in sunbeds.

Symptoms include having a new mole or changes to an existing one.

If a mole is larger than normal, has an uneven shape or is a mix of colours it could be a sign someone has the condition.

Surgery is the main treatment for malignant melanoma, especially if it is found early, but advanced melanoma can be hard to treat.

A source told Entertainment Tonight the Princess of Wales is “doing well” amid her recovery, adding that she has yet to see her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Per the insider, “They’ve been in school and haven’t seen their mother yet.”

Kate was visited by her husband Prince William yesterday, who has cancelled royal engagements to support his wife and be with their kids during this time.

The Princess is expected to stay in the hospital for 10 to 14 days total, and will then continue the rest of her recovery at home before continuing public duties after Easter.

Kensington Palace hasn’t released details of her procedure, but royal reporter Roya Nikkhah, noted that “it is understood the Princess’s condition is non-cancerous.”

During an interview with The Independent in November, Sarah Ferguson said that she was “so lucky” after her successful breast cancer surgery.

“I have always faced adversity and happiness with the same attitude: put your front foot forward and recognise that whatever happens I am so lucky, and so many face bigger challenges,” she told The Independent.

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The Duchess of York was given the news after dermatologists removed several moles during treatment for her last cancer last year.

One of the moles was found to be a malignant melanoma, which is a type of skin cancer than can spread to other parts of the body.

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The Duchess of York’s eldest daughter Princess Beatrice is patron of the British Skin Foundation and has worked with skin cancer patients.

Her role was announced last February, with the 35-year-old visiting Queen Mary University in London to raise awareness of the disease.

During her visit, she toured the research lab at the Centre For Cell Biology and Cutaneous Research, Blizard Institute, and spoke with a skin cancer survivor.