‘Tremendous bravery’ shown by Kate, says PM
POLITICAL leaders and members of the public have expressed sympathy and support for the Princess of Wales after her announcement that she has been diagnosed with cancer.
Hashtags including “WeLoveYouCatherine” and “GetWellSoon Catherine” were trending on X in the wake of her revelation – the same social platform which played host to much of the fevered speculation earlier in the week as to her whereabouts.
With the head of state and the future Queen both receiving treatment for cancer, the royal family faces an uncertain period, but the monarchy is expected to rally round to support those at the heart of the institution.
Speaking in the video message recorded on Wednesday in Windsor, the princess said: “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous.
“The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been 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.”
Mr Sunak said about the princess: “She has shown tremendous bravery with her statement today.
“In recent weeks she 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.”
People visiting Windsor Castle have also spoken of their “shock”.
Well-wishers went to the Berkshire town yesterday included Linda Boby, from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, who said: “It’s such a shock, she’s such a young lady and she deserves her privacy.
“I’m glad that she’s come out and said something so that can put everybody’s speculation to rest and she can recover and be with her family.”