Princess Christina has a blood cancer

Princess Christina has suffered from chronic blood cancer. The diagnosis was made during the fall and treatment started during the week, following the doctor's recommendations.

– The royal family was informed in the fall. Of course, such a message, for all families, is something very boring, "said Margareta Thorgren, director of information, adding:

"She feels pretty good and it's important to get it." Princess Christina received the diagnosis and information about this cancer in the fall and started the treatments, according to one of the recommendations. doctor.

The royal family has been diagnosed for a long time, says Christina's sister Princess Birgitta for Expressen.

"I have known this for a long time and it is clear that it is terrible," she says.

Princess Christina is the king's sister and is said to be the closest to him. For the family, the message is extremely heavy.

For the local newspaper Norran, Prince Daniel tells us how the hard message affected the royal family.

"It's incredibly sad and for all those who have suffered from an illness, whether with their close relative or with their family, you know it's incredibly heavy and difficult. We will do our best to make her feel healthy, "Prince Daniel told Norran.

Stops in the program

The message of illness means that the princess will reduce the number of commitments of her official program for a while.

– The princess is engaged in many different problems. This diagnosis will require a lot of treatment in the fall. Therefore, the princess wants to be open to inform, especially any organizers of events to which she is committed, that there could be changes in her program, "said Margareta Thorgren.

But adds:

"The Princess hopes there will be too many changes in the program, but she will have the opportunity to implement some programs in the fall, depending on what health allows.

In a press release, the court writes that Princess Christina is "relatively good" and that she will implement the commitments that health allows.

Princess Christina and her family hope that the surrounding area understands the situation and allow the princess to undergo the necessary treatment with complete peace of mind.

Have had breast cancer

Princess Christina has already been diagnosed with breast cancer, which she spoke about in 2010. Since then, she has been very involved in the fight against cancer.

"I have had surgery three times and underwent chemotherapy and radiation therapy, but I am delighted and grateful that Sweden is the world leader in this field," she said in an interview with Aftonbladet.

Princess Christina is the youngest sister of the king. Christina is the most famous of the king's sisters and it is also said that she is closest to the king.

Christina and the older sisters Margaretha, Birgitta and Désirée were called during their childhood in the common sense of Hagasesses.

She married 1974 with Consul General Tord Magnuson. The couple has three sons: Gustaf, Oscar and Victor. By her marriage to a non-royal man, Princess Christina resigned from her position as Princess Royal, but nevertheless received the honorary title of Princess Christina, Mrs. Magnuson.

At the beginning of the year, Princess Christina made her debut as an author. In "Dagar på Drottningholm", she runs the royal family at Drottningholm Castle and shares her personal memories.