Kate Middleton cancer diagnosis latest news: Live updates as King Charles supports Princess while the world reacts to diagnosis and Prince Harry and Meghan reach out after her illness was announced

Rishi Sunak led messages of support from across the political spectrum for the Princess of Wales after announcing she was undergoing treatment for cancer.

The Prime Minister praised Kate’s “tremendous courage” after revealing she had been diagnosed with the disease and was in the early stages of chemotherapy following mounting speculation about her health.

He said the royal family has “the love and support of the entire country” and called for her to be given privacy as she continues treatment, criticizing the “intense scrutiny” she has been subjected to in recent weeks.

In a statement released shortly after Kate’s announcement, the Prime Minister said: ‘My thoughts are with The Princess of Wales, The Prince of Wales, the Royal Family and especially her three children at this difficult time. The Princess of Wales has the love and support of the entire country as she continues her recovery.

‘She has shown enormous courage with her statement today. In recent weeks she has been subject to intense scrutiny and unfair treatment by certain sections of the media around the world and on social media.

“When it comes to health issues, she, like everyone else, should be given the privacy to focus on her treatment and be with her loving family.

“I know I speak for the entire country in wishing her a full and speedy recovery and I look forward to seeing her back in action when she is ready.”

Left-wing activist and journalist Owen Jones had previously gone to X to join the speculation surrounding the Princess of Wales.

He is the latest to say sorry, in a post on ‘

Blake Lively has issued a groveling apology for making an ill-advised Kate Middleton joke, days before the Royal announced she has cancer.

The actress, 36, was slammed by fans after plugging her drinks range on March 13 – addressing the photo editing controversy surrounding a family photo of the Princess of Wales, 42, and her children taken in Britain on Mother’s Day released. .

She wrote, “I’m so excited to share this new photo I took today to announce our 4 new @bettybuzz and @bettybooze products! Now you know why I’m missing.’

In the wake of Middleton’s announcement of her health crisis on Friday, Lively wrote on Instagram, “I’m sure no one cares today, but I feel like I need to acknowledge this.”

“I made a stupid post about the ‘photoshop fails’ frenzy and, oh man, that post bummed me out today.”

Harry and Meghan have reached out to Prince William and Kate following her shock cancer diagnosis.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to have had ‘private’ contact with the Prince and Princess of Wales last night.

It is not clear whether the contact was a phone call, a video call or a series of messages of support. It is not known whether Harry would fly back to Britain.