‘We want her to know we are thinking of her’
Patronages send their support
The Prince and Princess of Wales’s patronages have come out in force to lend their support and well wishes after the Princess’s announcement.
Cancer charities have also commended her bravery.
It came after the Princess announced in a video message on Friday that she has been undergoing preventative chemotherapy since late February, after discovering in post-operative tests that cancer was present.
Sarika Patel, chairwoman of trustees at Action for Children, of which the Princess is patron, said staff were sending their “love and support”.
She said: “The Princess of Wales is an amazing patron for Action for Children, always engaging with the children, young people and families she meets at our services.
“We want her to know we are thinking of her at this very challenging time and send her our love and support. Our staff join me in sending our very best wishes to her and her family and wish her a full recovery.”
The All England Lawn and Tennis Club posted a picture of Kate at Wimbledon on Twitter, saying: “The thoughts of everyone at the All England Club are with our Patron HRH The Princess of Wales, HRH The Prince of Wales and their family at this time.
“We wish The Princess of Wales the very best as she takes the time she needs to make a full recovery.”
A homelessness charity for which William is patron, Centrepoint, sent their “best wishes” to Kate, adding: “Our thoughts are with her, our Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales, and their family at this difficult time.”
Gemma Peters, the chief executive of Macmillan Cancer Support, for which the King became patron while he was Prince of Wales, said: “In sharing her news, the Princess of Wales has raised awareness of these worries and will be helping to encourage others who have concerns to visit their GP and seek support. Many will be relating to the Prince and
Princess of Wales at this time.”
The mother of eight-year-old Mila Sneddon from Falkirk, Scotland, who was supported by the Princess of Wales through her leukaemia battle, has pledged to reach out to Catherine “privately.”
There have been two meetings between the pair after the princess was moved by a picture of the youngster being treated in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lynda Sneddon, in a post on Twitter, said: “We are deeply saddened after hearing the news about Catherine.
“A kind and caring soul who has always championed Mila both during and after her treatment.
“Mila is equally sad to hear this news and will reach out privately in her own way
Amanda Pritchard, the chief executive of NHS England said: “Our thoughts are with the Princess of Wales and the Royal Family, especially while her treatment continues. We know how difficult a diagnosis and treatment journey can be for patients and their families.”
Michelle Mitchell, chief of Cancer Research UK, said: “On behalf of everyone at Cancer Research UK, I wish Her Royal Highness a full, swift recovery and return to good health.”