Kate Middleton’s brother shares touching childhood photo amid news of sister’s cancer

The Princess of Wales’ brother has shared a message of support and vowed to stand by his sister after she was diagnosed with cancer.

James Middleton, 36, shared a sweet childhood photo of himself and Kate on Instagram, saying: “We’ve climbed many mountains together over the years.

“As a family, we will climb this mountain with you too”.

His personal message of support came just hours after the 42-year-old mother-of-three confirmed she was receiving preventive chemotherapy.

She said in a recorded video statement that she was “hugely shocked” by the news, which was discovered after she had major abdominal surgery in January.

While the form of the cancer has not yet been revealed, the future queen said she was in good spirits, saying she was “in good health and getting stronger every day.”

Her uncle Gary Goldsmith, 58, has quit the Celebrity Big Brother finals after announcing his exit.

In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), he said: “Following today’s news I will not be taking part in tonight’s Celebrity Big Brother final.

“I would like to extend a huge thank you to my housemates and everyone involved in making this wonderful show.

“I hope you all enjoy this special evening.”

Political leaders from all sides expressed sympathy and support for Kate, and criticized what British Prime Minister Sunak said was the “intense scrutiny” she faced on social media and parts of the media around the world.

British Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron said in a post on is extraordinary and admired around the world.” “.

In a subsequent statement, the couple thanked the public for their support and said they were “so touched” by all the well wishes they had received.

The video, which is understood to have been recorded in Windsor on Wednesday, was released on the day William and Kate’s three children began their Easter school holidays, in a bid to use the break to protect them from reports of their mother’s health.

It is unclear how long Kate will remain in treatment, but it is understood she may be keen to take part in activities subject to medical advice, although this does not mean she will return to full-time work.

William will continue to balance supporting his wife and family with fulfilling his official duties, as he has done since her surgery.

The prince will return to public duties after the Easter holidays, when children return to school.