Britain in shock: After Princess Kate went public with her cancer diagnosis, many praised the 42-year-old's courage and expressed hope for a speedy recovery.
The fate of the famous princess was reported on the front page of every British newspaper on Saturday. “Kate, you're not alone,” ran The Sun tabloid.
After widespread speculation about her health in recent weeks, Kate revealed her cancer diagnosis in a video message on Friday.
The Princess of Wales said the cancer was discovered in mid-January after her stomach surgery. He is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
But she is “doing well” and “feeling stronger every day,” he said. Doctors advised her to undergo “preventive chemotherapy” “I am now in the early stages of this treatment.” She did not say exactly what type of cancer she had.
The king is proud of his daughter-in-law
For the English, it was the second worst news from their royal family after King Charles III. He announced that he had cancer in early February. Charles III said on Friday evening that he was “proud” of Kate for showing “courage” in announcing her cancer diagnosis.
Kate's brother James Middleton posted a childhood photo on Instagram with the caption: “We've climbed many mountains together over the years. As a family, we'll climb this one with you.”
Wishing Harry and Meghan a speedy recovery
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, who are at loggerheads with his family, wished their brother-in-law “health and recovery” soon after the news was announced. “We wish Kate and her family health and recovery, and we hope they can do so privately and in peace,” the California-based couple said in a statement Friday.
As for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the 42-year-old is showing immense courage with his statement. “I know I speak for the entire country and I wish her a speedy and complete recovery and look forward to seeing her back in action when she's ready,” Sunak said Friday evening.
Journalism support
“The Sun” wrote on Saturday that it was “incredibly comforting” to hear that Kate was feeling a little better. The world will now understand why there was so much mystery surrounding his surgery in January. “Kate, you're not alone” was Saturday's “The Sun” headline – “Kate, you're not alone”.
Commentators praised the natural way in which Kate informed her companions of her illness, sitting on a garden bench in front of the camera.
“The way he carried himself in this record is going to impress a lot of people,” said Richard Fitzwilliams, a British royal expert. “But there is no doubt that this is a very difficult time for the institution of the monarchy.”
Kate – mother of three young children
Princess Catherine – commonly known as Kate – turns 42 on January 9. She has three children with William, the eldest son of King Charles III: ten-year-old George, eight-year-old Charlotte and five-year-old Louis. He attended his last public meeting before falling ill on December 25.
King Charles is also ill
With King Charles III. During a hospital stay in January, the cancer was discovered due to a benign enlargement of the prostate. According to Palast, it's not prostate cancer. The 75-year-old has started treatment and is currently putting his public engagements on hold.
International best wishes to Kate
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on stage X (formerly Twitter) on behalf of his wife Brigitte: “Your Highness, in this difficult time you are going through, Brigitte and I wish you a full recovery. Your strength and resilience inspire us. All .”
On Saturday night, Biden announced that he and his wife Jill, like millions of others, will pray for Kate's full recovery. “You're brave and we love you,” Jill Biden previously wrote on the X Platform (formerly Twitter) about the future Queen of Great Britain's video message.
The US government also expressed its condolences. Our thoughts are with Kate, her family and her friends, spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said Friday in Washington. “Of course we wish her a full recovery.” Respecting their privacy is now more important. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also congratulated.
Princess also got support from many stars. Actress Jamie Lee Curtis, for example, has already denounced the conspiracy theories that circulated before the video message, describing it as “a low point in our society”.
Blake Lively apologizes
Actress Blake Lively has apologized for an Instagram post that mocked Kate's family photo. I made a stupid post about the “photoshop fail” excitement. This post is humiliating me today. Sorry,” the 36-year-old wrote on her Instagram story.