The expressions of support for the Princess of Wales have been almost immediate after she revealed this Friday that she has cancer.
King Charles III – who is also being treated for the same disease, although in neither case the type of tumor they suffer from is known – has expressed the “immense pride” he feels “for the bravery with which Catherine has publicly spoken” about his diagnosis.
The monarch remains in close contact with his “beloved daughter-in-law,” says Buckingham Palace, the residence of the royal family.
“Both the king and queen will continue to offer their love and support to the entire family during this very difficult period,” said a spokesperson for the British royal house.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has had harsh words for all those who have fueled theories and speculation about Middleton's health or whereabouts over the past two months.
He “he has shown enormous courage with his message today [for this Friday].
In recent weeks she has been subjected to intense scrutiny and has been treated unfairly by some media outlets around the world and by social media,” a Sunak spokesperson said.
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One of the most anticipated reactions was that of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Enrique and Meghan.
Guillermo's younger brother, who has lived with his family in California for four years, wanted to send a statement in support of the Princess of Wales, with whom for years he had a very close relationship, so much so that he came to call her "the sister." greater than ever” he had.
Although they have been estranged for a few years - especially in the past, since Enrique released a destructive memoir in January 2023 in which he attacked his family - the dukes wanted to send a few words to Kate.
“We wish health and a speedy recovery to Kate and her family, and we hope they are able to do so with privacy and peace,” they said through spokespersons.
The mention of privacy is not gratuitous, since this has been one of the main battlehorses of the two brothers (especially after the death of their mother) and, in recent times, especially of the youngest, who has reached have lawsuits against media outlets that he accuses of spying on him, persecuting him and not respecting his privacy.
The leader of the Labor opposition, Keir Starmer, has immediately joined in the messages of encouragement: “Any cancer diagnosis is a shock.
But one can hardly imagine the added stress of receiving that news amid the lurid speculation we have witnessed in recent weeks.
“His Royal Highness has a right to privacy and, like other parents, they will have waited for the appropriate time to tell their children,” Starmer said in a statement.
The White House has also expressed its good wishes to the princes of Wales.
The president of the United States, Joe Biden, “has received the news with incredible sadness,” said spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre.
“I think it is important that we respect your privacy, especially at this time, so I am not going to add anything else,” he settled the questions from the press.
The United States has been one of the countries where the most commotion, ridicule and conspiracy theories have arisen around Middleton's whereabouts and health.
Other British political leaders who have wanted to send their support to the princess are the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and former prime minister Liz Truss.
“Cancer affects many of us and your bravery in sharing your diagnosis will help raise awareness among others to get screened,” Khan said.
Truss shared: “The whole country will wish him a full and speedy recovery.”
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Kate's little brother, James Middleton, has posted an old photo with his sister on his Instagram account in which he shares the message: “Over the years, we have climbed many mountains together.
As a family, we will also climb this one with you.”
He has been the first in the family (he is also the only one who has a public profile on social networks) to speak out on the matter.
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