PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have wished Princess Kate “health and recovery” after her shock cancer diagnosis.
The royal (42) revealed tonight that she is being treated for cancer in a brave video message.
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Princess Kate is undergoing cancer treatment Credit: AP
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Prince Harry and Meghan shared their well wishes in a statement Credit: Getty
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Harry and William reportedly have a ‘deep rift’Credit: Mega
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Kate attended the Christmas service at Sandringham with her familyCredit: Getty
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James Middleton wished his sister luck in a post on Instagram
Kate said the diagnosis came as a “huge shock” – but promised: “I’m fine and getting stronger every day”.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, released a brief statement following the announcement.
The couple said: “We wish health and healing for Kate and the family and hope she can do so alone and in peace.”
Kate informed the world of her shock diagnosis in a heartbreaking video posted on Friday at 6 p.m.
In her speech, she talked about how the cancer was discovered and thanked her husband Prince William for his support.
She also said she broke the news to her children; George, 10, Charlotte, 8, and five-year-old Louis – telling them she will be “OK”.
The Princess of Wales said the cancer was discovered after she had “major” abdominal surgery in January.
At first, everything found was considered “non-cancerous”, but post-operative tests revealed that cancer was present.
She said: “My medical team have therefore advised me to undergo preventive chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.
“Of course this was a big shock.
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“William and I have been doing everything we can to process this privately for the benefit of our young family.
“As you can imagine, it took time. I needed time to recover from major surgery to start my treatment.”
More from Kate’s emotional message…
She chose not to reveal the type of cancer she had.
Other family members, including the royal family, also paid tribute to Kate following the diagnosis.
Tonight, Buckingham Palace said the king was “so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking out” and that he remains in “closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law”.
Kate’s brother James Middleton paid tribute with a candid picture of the two when they were children.
He also said in an Instagram post: “We’ve climbed many mountains together over the years. As a family, we’ll climb this one with you.”
Prince Harry rushed to London from California to see his father, the King, after Charles was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.
But a brief statement released tonight did not detail whether he would do the same for his sister-in-law.
Father and son reunited at Clarence House in February for their first face-to-face meeting in 16 months.
But Harry didn’t meet William after a deep rift between the brothers.
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People gather outside Buckingham Palace in London this evening after the announcement Credit: Reuters
The Sussexes were last seen giving a speech in Los Angeles today, the first time since Kate was seen last weekend.
The couple stood up and spoke to the crowd at the Kinsey Collection of African American Art and History event at SoFi Stadium.
Kensington Palace cannot say when the chemotherapy will end.
Kate’s abdominal procedure was performed at a London clinic on January 16, Kensington Palace confirmed.
A timeline of Kate’s health battle and recovery
JANUARY 16: Kate was admitted to a London clinic for abdominal surgery
JANUARY 17: Kensington Palace announced that the princess had undergone surgery
JANUARY 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside
JANUARY 23: The princess’ stay in the hospital lasts a week
JANUARY 29: Kate leaves the hospital
FEBRUARY 27: Prince William pulls out of service at the last minute due to a ‘personal matter’, sparking a wave of baseless conspiracy theories about Kate’s health
MARCH 4: The Princess pictured in the car with mum Carole at Windsor Estate
MARCH 10: Royal posts sweet snap of her and kids for Mother’s Day – then fans start noticing flaws and major agencies issue a ‘takedown notice’ to the photo
MARCH 11: Kate admits she edited the photo and it was taken in a car with William
MARCH 16: Royal fans spot the princess at a farm shop near Windsor
MARCH 17: Onlookers see Kate watching her children play sports
MARCH 18: The Sun has exclusively published a video of Kate and Wills from two days ago
She was last officially seen with her family at a Christmas church service in Sandringham.
Her absence was plagued by vile conspiracy theories about her whereabouts in the weeks following the announcement.
On March 4, Kate was seen for the first time after the operation. while she was driving in the car with her mother Carole, 69.
It is understood Kate’s cancer diagnosis was the reason William pulled out of the church service at the last minute.
Prince William did not attend the Thanksgiving service held in honor of the late King Constantine of Greece on February 27 – citing a “personal matter”.
It is the second cancer shock to hit the royal family after King Charles was also diagnosed two months ago.
Charles spent three nights in the same hospital being treated for an “enlarged prostate” after which the cancer was discovered.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also released a statement wishing the princess well.
He said: “She has shown enormous courage in her statement today.
“She has come under intense scrutiny in recent weeks and has been treated unfairly by certain sections of the media around the world and on social media.”
Kate’s bold statement in full
I wanted to take this opportunity to personally thank you for all the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding while I was recovering from surgery.
It’s been an incredibly difficult few months for our whole family, but I’ve had a fantastic medical team who have taken excellent care of me, for which I’m very grateful.
In January I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time my condition was thought to be non-cancerous. The operation was successful. However, tests after the operation showed that the cancer was present. My medical team therefore advised that I undergo preventive chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.
This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and resolve this privately for the sake of our young family.
As you can imagine, this took time. It took me some time to recover from the major surgery before I could start the treatment. But most importantly, we needed time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that was convenient for them and to reassure them that I would be fine.
As I told them; I am fine and getting stronger every day by focusing on things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirit.
Having William by my side is also a great source of comfort and security. As well as the love, support and kindness shown by so many of you. It means a lot to both of us.
We hope you will understand that we, as a family, need some time, space and privacy now while I complete my treatment. Work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to returning when I can, but for now I must focus on a full recovery.
At this moment, I am also thinking of all those whose lives have been touched by cancer. We ask everyone who is facing this disease, in any form, not to lose faith and hope. You are not alone.
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Prince Harry and Meghan currently live in CaliforniaCredit: Reuters
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The Princess of Wales’ statement in full
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