The Princess of Wales and her husband Prince William have been “extremely touched” by the messages of support they have received since Kate announced her cancer diagnosis, a Kensington Palace spokesman said, The Guardian reports.
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Catherine Middleton said on Friday that she is undergoing preventive chemotherapy after tests carried out following major abdominal surgery in January revealed the presence of cancer. Princess Kate's statement in a video message, which was filmed at Windsor Castle, sparked an outpouring of support from well-wishers.
“The Prince and Princess are both extremely touched by the kind messages they have received from people here, in the UK, across the Commonwealth and around the world in response to Her Royal Highness's message,” a Kensington Palace spokesman said in a statement on Saturday.
“They are extremely touched by the public's warmth and support and are grateful for your understanding of their request for privacy at this time.” it is also said in the press release.
It is not known how long Kate Middleton will undergo treatment, but it is said that she wants to attend events when she recovers, in accordance with doctor's advice, although a return to her duties is probably out of the question, at least for a while. full time.
Prince William will continue to find a balance between supporting his wife and family and maintaining his official duties, the statement added. He is due to return to public duties after his children return to school after the Easter break.
The Princess of Wales and Prince William will not attend the royal family's traditional Easter Sunday service on March 31 at St. George' at Windsor Castle, to which King Charles hopes to attend with the Queen, if his health permits.
Kensington Palace said the Princess of Wales went public with her diagnosis as she wanted to end speculation sparked by her admission to the London clinic on January 16 for major abdominal surgery. At the time, the palace refused to confirm what Catherine Middleton was being treated for, but said the condition was not cancerous.
Speculation was only fueled when the first official photo of the Princess of Wales to be published after her operation was withdrawn by some of the world's biggest news agencies earlier this month amid allegations that it was digitally modified.
