'Kate and William moved by affection', but from now on private - Last hour. The Prince and Princess of Wales are "hugely touched by the messages" they have received following Catherine's cancer diagnosis.

William and Kate "are extremely moved by the public's warmth and support and are grateful for your understanding of their request for privacy at this time," a Kensington Palace spokesperson said. It is a message that is at the same time a thank you, a recognition of the extraordinarily positive response to Catherine's video message.