Kate Middleton cancer diagnosis: Princess of Wales reveals she is ‘extremely moved’ by the world’s outpouring of love after her brave announcement sparked a deluge of sympathy from around the globe

The Princess of Wales has revealed she feels ‘extremely touched’ by the overwhelming outpouring of love and sympathy that greeted her brave announcement that she has been diagnosed with cancer.

Messages of support have come from across Britain and the world, with Kensington Palace saying the princess and her husband William have been ‘hugely touched’ by the public’s kindness.

Flowers were laid by well-wishers outside royal palaces yesterday, with a heartfelt note attached to a bouquet left at Windsor Castle capturing the feelings of many.

“I wish you from the bottom of my heart a safe and lasting recovery,” it said.

Meanwhile, in an effort to restore some semblance of normality after the turbulence of recent months, King Charles said he hopes to attend “some form of Easter service” in Windsor next Sunday.

Last night, Kensington Palace released a statement saying: ‘The Prince and Princess have both been hugely touched by the kind messages from people here in Britain, across the Commonwealth and around the world in response to Her Royal Highness’s message.

“They are extremely touched by the warmth and support of the public and are grateful for their understanding of their request for privacy at this time.”

The King, who is facing his own battle with cancer, has praised 42-year-old Kate’s bravery in filming the emotional video in Windsor last week.

In it, she revealed her “huge shock” at discovering cancer and said she and William had done everything they could to “process and manage this privately” for the sake of their three children.

Politicians and celebrities joined the public in sending messages of support, while cancer experts said Kate’s powerful message would help other families in the fight against the disease.

Hashtags including ‘WeLoveYouCatherine’ and ‘GetWellSoonCatherine’ were trending on social media site X all day yesterday.

Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer said Kate showed “incredible strength and poise” in her video message.

While some celebrities and influencers who joked about Kate’s health in recent weeks rushed to express their regret, others remained noticeably silent.

Neither the princess nor her aides have revealed what type of cancer she has, nor have they indicated how long treatment will last.

The late queen’s former press secretary Dickie Arbiter urged the public not to “forget the whole Middleton family” as they come to terms with Kate’s diagnosis.

“No one can ever understand the family’s concerns,” he said. “But with the strength, support and positivity from them and Prince William, we can only hope and pray that Catherine responds to treatment, recovers and regains her health.”

Less than an hour after the video message was released at 6pm on Friday, a spokesman for the king said he was “so proud of Catherine for her courage to speak as she did”.

Buckingham Palace said Charles has “kept in close contact with his beloved daughter-in-law over recent weeks” and that both he and Queen Camilla “will continue to offer their love and support to all the family at this difficult time.”

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised the princess’s “tremendous courage” and US President Joe Biden said he and his wife Jill “join millions around the world in praying for your full recovery.”

The Irish Guards, of which Kate became a colonel in 2022, said: ‘We wish her the very best recovery and all thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.’

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron wrote of

Bruce Springsteen asked his audience at a concert in Las Vegas on Friday to send their prayers to the princess, while Oscar winner Catherine Zeta-Jones wrote on Instagram: ‘Wales and the world is with you, HRH Princess of Wales. I always love you.’

And on the princess’s Instagram page, Gwyneth Paltrow called her “a pillar of grace and strength.”

It is believed the Princess is keen to continue her normal private routine, with William returning to official duties on April 17 after their children return to school.

However, it has been confirmed that the family will not attend this Sunday’s Easter service in Windsor.

The King, on the other hand, may attend a smaller version of the annual service with the Queen at Windsor Castle’s St George’s Chapel, health permitting.

The king has relinquished his public duties on medical advice to avoid large crowds.

It is understood he also hopes to attend Trooping the Color on June 15 and expand his public duties from early summer.

It was reported today that King Charles put on his dressing gown and ‘waved’ it towards him to comfort his daughter-in-law as they both recovered from surgery at the London Clinic.

Both the monarch and the Princess of Wales were admitted to the prestigious clinic in Marylebone, north London, in January while they both underwent major surgery.

Insiders said King Charles, who was being treated for an enlarged prostate, ‘wobbled’ from his hospital bed as he watched Princess Kate walk down the corridor.

At the time, Princess Kate had undergone major abdominal surgery – believed not to be due to a malignancy – but post-operative tests revealed signs of cancer.

The idea of ​​the cheerful king comforting his daughter-in-law – as they both faced major health challenges – will warm the hearts of millions of people across the country.

An insider said: ‘There is a very strong relationship between their majesties and the Waleses. They are very close, and even more so right now.”

Charles is said to be ‘proud’ of his ‘beloved’ daughter-in-law for her ‘courage’ to speak out about her treatment and has been in close contact in recent weeks.

Messages of support also came from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who said: ‘We wish Kate and the family health and healing, and hope they can do this privately and in peace.’

The form of cancer has not been disclosed, but the future queen began a course of ‘preventative chemotherapy’ at the end of February and is said to be in a positive attitude towards her recovery and in good spirits. She describes herself as ‘good and getting stronger every time’. day’.

William and Kate have been focusing on their children and taking the time to sensitively share the princess’s health with Prince George, Prince Charlotte and Prince Louis.