Worldwide support pours in for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after shocking cancer reveal

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Support poured in from around the world Saturday for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after she revealed in a candid video message that she is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer following major abdominal surgery.

The princess’s poignant video, in which she spoke about the “huge shock” and “incredibly tough couple of months” for her family after her diagnosis, came after weeks of frenzied speculation on social media about her health and well-being.

“This of, course, came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,” Kate said in the video, which was recorded Wednesday in Windsor.

“It has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be OK,” she added, referring to her three young children.

Kate, 42, did not say what type of cancer was discovered after her surgery. She said she is now in the early stages of preventative chemotherapy, and is “getting stronger every day.”

Her condition was initially thought to be noncancerous, until post-surgery tests revealed the diagnosis, she said.

The announcement will at least partly tamp down the intense and sometimes fantastical speculation and conspiracy theories about Kate’s condition that have multiplied on social media since Kensington Palace announced in mid-January that she had been hospitalized for unspecified abdominal surgery.

Hashtags including “WeLoveYouCatherine” and “GetWellSoonCatherine” were trending Friday on X, formerly Twitter, while political leaders, celebrities and cancer survivors sent messages of support.

“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,” Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said. “She has shown tremendous bravery with her statement.”

U.S. President Joe Biden posted on social media, saying he and first lady Jill Biden “join millions around the world in praying for your full recovery, Princess Kate.”

Kate Middleton is opening up about her loved ones amid her health journey.

After sharing that she had been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy treatment, the Princess of Wales reflected on Prince William’s support during this difficult time.

“It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family,” Kate said in a video message March 22. “Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance.”

Kate—who shares kids Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, with William—went on to explain that her abdominal surgery in January was thought to be non-cancerous. And after a successful surgery, tests found that cancer had been present.

The photo, which was meant to calm and reassure the public, triggered a backlash after The Associated Press and other news agencies retracted the image over concerns it was manipulated.

Even a video published last week by The Sun and TMZ that appeared to show Kate and William shopping near their home did not dispel the negative coverage, with some armchair detectives refusing to believe the video showed Kate at all.

In contrast, many of Saturday’s newspaper front pages featured sympathetic headlines, with The Sun proclaiming: “Kate, you are not alone.” The Daily Telegraph featured an opinion piece that read: “Sickening online trolls reveling in Princess’s misery ought to be ashamed.” The news also featured prominently in international newspapers from Italy to France.

“I understand why she was keeping it a secret, but I am glad everyone knows now so they can not make assumptions,” said Madeleine Pullitzer, an American student in Paris.

Well-wishers left flowers Saturday outside Windsor Castle, and many royal fans visiting Windsor and Kensington Palace said they were touched by Kate’s personal message about her health struggles.

“Your heart just goes out for her and her family, you know? I guess we all feel for her,” said Natalie Richardson, who was visiting from New Zealand. It’s “such a big thing to face for anyone.”

Like Charles before her, Kate’s decision to disclose her health condition was also praised for encouraging the public to think more about their own health and get worrying symptoms checked.

Kate directly addressed all those affected by cancer in her video, saying: “Please do not lose faith or hope.”

“This announcement is a stark and shocking reminder that cancer is no respecter of age or social status,” said oncologist and cancer awareness campaigner Pat Price. “A cancer diagnosis is always deeply concerning, but the fact that the princess is so young and very much in the prime of her life makes this news all the more upsetting and unsettling.”

It was not immediately clear when Kate would return to public life.

Kate and William were not expected to join other royals for the traditional Easter Sunday service in Windsor.

“The Princess will return to official duties when she is cleared to do so by her medical team,” a Kensington Palace spokesperson said. “She is in good spirits and is focused on making a full recovery.”

…..How Prince William Supported Kate Middleton Amid Cancer Diagnosis

March 22, 2024

Originally appeared on E! Online

Kate Middleton is opening up about her loved ones amid her health journey.

<p>Kate Middleton Shares Cancer Diagnosis</p> — In a March 22 video message, the Princess of Wales shared that she’d been diagnosed with cancer after undergoing abdominal surgery in January.”It was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful,” she said before noting that 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.”More

After sharing that she had been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy treatment, the Princess of Wales reflected on Prince William’s support during this difficult time.

“It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family,” Kate said in a video message March 22. “Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance.”

“This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,” she explained. “As you can imagine, this has taken time.”

She emphasized that recovering from her surgery to begin chemotherapy was crucial, but so was speaking with their kids about her condition.

“It has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be ok,” the 42-year-old continued. “As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.”

Kate shared gratitude for the outpouring of love and support amid her health journey, but she also asked for privacy as she recovers.

“We hope that you will understand that,” she continued, “as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment.”

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