Diana’s brother Earl Spencer has praised the Princess of Wales for her ‘incredible strength and poise’ as she revealed her cancer diagnosis in a video last night.
Prince William’s uncle took to social media to pay tribute to Kate Middleton, who assured the public that she is ‘doing well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help her heal; in her mind, body and spirit’.
Charles, 59, wrote a message on x – formerly known as Twitter – this morning she joined the millions rallying behind Kate across the country.
The princess’s cancer was only discovered after she underwent major stomach surgery at the London Clinic in January.
Kensington Palace has said it will not share details about what type of cancer the princess has or what stage it is, and has asked people not to speculate.
Charles, 59, (pictured) posted a message on X – formerly known as Twitter – this morning, joining the millions rallying behind Kate in the country
“It has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them and to reassure them that I will be fine,” she said in the candid speech.
‘As I have told them; I feel good and get stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirit.
‘Having William by my side is also a great source of comfort and reassurance. As well as the love, support and kindness shown by so many of you. It means so much to both of us.’
The king – who is also currently undergoing cancer treatment himself – and the queen were both informed of the news. In a statement tonight, His Majesty said he is ‘so proud of Catherine for her courage to speak out as she did’ and remains in ‘closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law’.
The King and Queen said they ‘will continue to offer their love and support to the whole family through this difficult time’.
People across the UK and around the world gathered to watch and read the announcement. Many were seen outside Buckingham Palace reading the news on their mobile phones with expressions of shock and concern.
Paula Hudgell, mother of Tony Hudgell, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer two years ago and met Kate when she visited the Evelina London Children’s Hospital in December, sent the princess her prayers and advised her to ‘take each day as it comes’.
Rishi Sunak led messages of support for the Princess of Wales from across the political spectrum after she announced she was undergoing treatment for cancer.
The princess’s cancer was only discovered after she underwent major stomach surgery at the London Clinic in January
And Giovanna Fletcher and Dr. Alex George was among the celebrities who have met the Princess of Wales and sent her well wishes following her cancer diagnosis.
One woman also appeared to wipe a tear from her eye as she looked at her phone as the news broke.
One woman also appeared to wipe a tear from her eye as she looked at her phone as the news broke.
Meanwhile, Earl Spencer recently revealed how he had to seek mental health treatment after suffering a breakdown while writing his deeply emotional memoir.
Kensington Palace has said it will not share details about what kind of cancer the princess has or what stage it is and has asked people not to speculate
Charles pictured with the young Princes William and Harry, as well as King Charles at Diana’s funeral in 1997
Diana’s brother Earl Spencer has praised the Princess of Wales for her ‘incredible strength and poise’. Pictured with his sister when they were children
Appearing on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg on BBC One last week, he revealed that he unlocked years of trauma by writing the book.
The memoir, A Very Private School, reveals horrific details of the physical and sexual abuse Spencer suffered as a child while being educated at Maidwell Hall boarding school in Northamptonshire in the 1970s.
In the book, published last week, Earl Spencer revealed in devastating detail the sexual abuse and beatings he experienced at school.
Speaking to the BBC journalist, Spencer revealed that after writing the book, he sought help at a ‘treatment centre’ last year due to the ‘trauma’ that resurfaced during the writing process, which caused a ‘breakdown’.
“Confronting… evil is a very, well, it’s really catastrophic,” he explained, referring to the cruelty he suffered as a child.
‘I have always been fascinated by what people are capable of doing for each other.’
When asked how ‘putting pen to paper’ had affected him and detailed his experiences, Spencer revealed he had been taken to ‘a very dark place’.
He explained: ‘I had endless nightmares’ and revealed he was equally traumatized by the ‘terrible things’ that had happened to his friends at school, which resurfaced when he interviewed them.