The palace’s reaction
The British one King Charles III According to a statement from Buckingham Palace, praised Kate’s courage: “King Charles is proud of Kate for her courage to speak out.”
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Both Kate and Charles on the way to the royal Christmas mass with the entire family (picture from December 25, 2023).
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He had been in close contact with her in recent weeks. He himself announced at the beginning of February that he was suffering from cancer and was currently undergoing treatment.
Prince Harry and Meghan have also sent best wishes for a speedy recovery to Kensington Palace. “We wish health and healing for Kate and the family and hope that they can do so privately and in peace,” said Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, in a first statement.
The reactions from politics
Shortly after the video message was published, the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reported. He assured Kate of the support of the entire country. “She has shown enormous courage with her announcement today.” He also wished her a speedy recovery and criticized the rumors and conspiracy theories surrounding the future queen’s condition in recent weeks. The head of government emphasized that Kate is entitled to the same privacy when it comes to health issues as all other people.
Also the British opposition leader Keir Starmer explained: “I am encouraged by the Princess of Wales’ optimistic tone and her message of faith and hope. Her Royal Highness will be in our thoughts and prayers as she continues her treatment with the love and support of not only her entire family, but also the entire nation.”
Also a spokeswoman for the White House commented on the topic after they found out about the cancer diagnosis via the Instagram message: “We are extremely sad about this news and wish her a full recovery.”
The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his thoughts were with the Princess of Wales, her children and the entire royal family. «On behalf of all Canadians, I send my support during her treatment. We all wish her a speedy recovery,” Trudeau wrote on X.
Also the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O’Neill spoke out on Friday evening: “I very much regret the news of the Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis. I send her my best wishes and strength for her treatment and a full and speedy recovery. A special word of sympathy goes out to her young family during this difficult time.” The country is also under the British monarchy.
France’s President Emmanuel Macron praised Princess Kate’s “strength” and “resilience” and wished her “a full recovery.” «In this difficult time that you are going through, Brigitte and I wish you a full recovery. Your strength and resilience inspire us all,” wrote the French president on X.