Kate Middleton and Prince William are ‘deeply moved’ by support from people around the world in wake of pandemic The Princess of Wales’s cancer diagnosis was revealed on Friday. a Kensington Palace spokesperson said in a statement.

“The Prince and Princess have been deeply moved by the message of goodwill from people across the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world in response to their Royal Highnesses’ message,” the statement said.

The statement further said the royal couple were “extremely touched” by the public’s “warmth and support” and were “grateful” for understanding their request for privacy while she underwent treatment.

Kate, 42, announced in a video message on Friday that she is undergoing preventive chemotherapy for the cancer, which was diagnosed following abdominal surgery in January. The type of cancer has not yet been determined.

She said the diagnosis was a “huge shock” to her and her family, but added that she was “fine and getting stronger every day”.

Earlier, Buckingham Palace said Kate Middleton would not carry out royal duties until after the Easter holidays. After announcing her cancer diagnosis on Friday, a royal spokesperson said the Princess of Wales would return to work “subject to the consent of her medical team,” People reported.

The spokesperson also said Kate started preventive chemotherapy at the end of February.

Meanwhile, the couple boarded a helicopter near their Windsor home on Saturday for the first time since her announcement, The Mirror reported. They are on their way to their Anmerhall home in Norfolk, where the Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to spend time with their three children – Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Louis, 5 Prince – spending the Easter school holidays together.

Kate Middleton’s announcement that she has cancer sparked weeks of intense speculation and conspiracy theories after a long absence from public life. After her video message, there was an outpouring of support from around the world, with hashtags like “WeLoveYouCatherine” and “GetWellSoonCatherine” trending on X. Many political leaders, celebrities and cancer survivors have also sent messages of support to the Princess of Wales.

Global leaders including British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden have expressed support for Kate Middleton.

King Charles III himself was diagnosed with cancer in February and is undergoing treatment, he said He was “proud” of his “beloved” daughter-in-law’s courage. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, stepped down from royal duties in 2020 and have since made multiple accusations against the royal family. He also expressed his support for his sister-in-law, He wished her “health and recovery.”