The Prince and Princess of Wales are “enormously touched” by the outpouring of “kind messages”, Kensington Palace says in a statement.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are “extremely moved by the public’s warmth and support” after Kate revealed she is receiving treatment for cancer.
Kensington Palace said the future king and queen are “enormously touched” by the outpouring of “kind messages” from across the world following the release of Kate’s emotional video message on Friday.
Kate, 42, told of her “huge shock” at the diagnosis following abdominal surgery and said she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy.
She said it had “taken time” to explain her health issues to their children George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is “appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be OK”.
The statement prompted messages of support and well wishes from other members of the Royal Family, world leaders, politicians and celebrities from across the globe, while crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle – near Kate and her family’s home.
A Kensington Palace spokesperson said: “The Prince and Princess are both enormously touched by the kind messages from people here in the UK, across the Commonwealth and around the world in response to Her Royal Highness’ message.
“They are extremely moved by the public’s warmth and support and are grateful for the understanding of their request for privacy at this time.”
The princess had planned abdominal surgery in January but was not seen again publicly until early March when she was photographed by celebrity news site TMZ.
Newspapers dominated by Kate’s announcement. Pic: PA”The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present,” Kate said.
“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.”
She also said she and her husband have been doing everything they can to “process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family”.