Sending love and solidarity
Windsor: Support for Princess Kate after cancer diagnosis
Messages of support for the Princess of Wales have been shared by public figures across the area after she revealed she was being treated for cancer.
Princess Catherine has said her diagnosis came as a ‘huge shock’ following successful abdominal surgery in January, during a video announcement on Friday, March 22.
She added that she was now in the ‘early stages’ of a preventative course of chemotherapy and asked for ‘time, space and privacy’ while treatment was ongoing.
It is not known what form of cancer she is being treated for but the Princess said she hoped to be able to return to royal duties ‘when I am able’.
The video announcement was filmed in Windsor Castle, near the Prince and Princess of Wales’ home in the Windsor Home Park estate.
A Kensington Palace spokesperson has since said the Prince and Princess of Wales have been ‘enormously touched’ by support
shown from across the world following Friday’s announcement.
Maidenhead MP Theresa May reposted a statement from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on X (formerly Twitter) which said:
“My thoughts are with the Princess of Wales, Prince of Wales, the Royal Family and in particular her three children at this difficult time.
“The Princess of Wales has the love and support of the whole country as she continues her recovery.
“She has shown tremendous bravery with her statement today.”
Mayor of the Royal Borough, Councillor Neil Knowles shared his reaction to the Princess’s announcement.
On X he said: “Thinking of HRH the Princess of Wales, and her family as they cope with this distressing news. “From all at RBWM.” Wishing Princess Catherine well, Beaconsfield MP Joy Morrisey said in a message on Facebook:
“My thoughts are with the Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family at this difficult time. Wishing her a speedy recovery.”
The Combermere Barracks-based Welsh Guards also issued a statement, saying the regiment stands ‘in solidarity with [the Princess] during this challenging time and wish her the utmost strength and resilience in her ongoing treatment.
It added: “To all those within our ranks and beyond who are touched by cancer, remember that you are not alone. Together, we stand strong, offering support and solidarity in the face of adversity.”
Further messages of goodwill have been shared by members of the Royal Family and from elsewhere around the United Kingdom.
King Charles III, himself receiving treatment for cancer, said he was ‘so proud’ of Princess Catherine for sharing her diagnosis.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they wished ‘health and healing’ for the Princess and her family ‘in privacy and peace'.
The Princess’ brother James Middleton also shared a photograph of the young siblings on Instagram, along with the caption: “Over the years we have climbed many mountains together. As a family we will climb this one too.”