Kate Middleton and Prince William say they are 'extremely touched' by the messages of support they receive. The Prince and Princess of Wales have asked their fans to respect their privacy during these difficult times.

On March 22, after several months of media absence, Kate Middleton announced in a video that she had cancer and had started chemotherapy; her husband Prince William watching over her. After the shock, emotion followed, and an immense wave of support. If a handful of royal fans camped all weekend in front of the institution, others wrote letters to Wales to bring them love and comfort.