Messages of sympathy and warm wishes poured in from around the world on Friday after Princess Kate famously revealed her cancer treatment.
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The actions of the wife of the heir to the British throne, Prince William, caused a stir in the press until Kensington Palace announced, in mid-January, that she had undergone a major “abdominal” surgery.
Speculation about his health has multiplied, fueled by palace silence and a completely botched family photo shoot, after the Princess of Wales admitted editing it.
Friday's devastating announcement sparked a wave of support from his family, leaders and public figures.
Here are some of those reactions:
British Head of State Charles III, who himself recently revealed that he had cancer, said he was “proud of the courage” shown by Princess Kate “in speaking the way she did.”
Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement that the King “has remained in close contact with his beloved daughter-in-law throughout recent weeks.”
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, wished “good health and recovery” to Kate and the family, saying in a statement that they hope “they can recover (in a private and peaceful way).”
The couple, who live in California, have strained relations with the British royal family, which they have publicly criticized.
James Middleton shared a photo of himself and his sister Kate when they were children on Instagram.
“Over the years, we have climbed many mountains together. As a family, we will climb this mountain with you too,” he wrote.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his “support” for Kate “during her treatment,” wishing her a “speedy and complete recovery.”
“My thoughts are with the Princess of Wales, who so bravely told us about her cancer, as well as with her children and the entire royal family,” he said on the
The British Prime Minister wished Princess Kate a “full and speedy” recovery, saying he spoke “on behalf of the entire country.”
The head of the conservative government said in a press statement: “I look forward to seeing it again when it is ready.”
US President Joe Biden said on
The First Lady had already written earlier in the day, on the same social network: “You are brave and we love you.”
French President Emmanuel Macron praised Kate's “strength” and “resilience.”
“In this difficult time you are going through, Brigitte and I wish you a full recovery,” he wrote on X.
