Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, announced her cancer diagnosis on Friday, two months after undergoing abdominal surgery, and said she was in the early stages of treatment and was undergoing chemotherapy for the malignancy.
Despite not coming from a royal or aristocratic background, she has always given the impression of taking the challenges of royal life in her stride and quickly became one of the family's most popular members.
Leading Prime Ministers and other dignitaries from across the globe wished the 42-year-old a speedy recovery after the news came through on Friday. Here are some of the reactions:
The Princess of Wales has the love and support of the whole country. pic.twitter.com/IFX51Wm5Q3— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) March 22, 2024
Akshata Murty reacted to the news of Princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis on Instagram. (Image credit: AkshataMurty/Instagram).
My thoughts are with the Princess of Wales, her children, and the entire Royal Family following the news of her cancer so courageously shared.On behalf of Canadians, I’m sending my support as she undergoes treatment. We’re all wishing her a swift recovery.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 22, 2024
Everyone at Westminster Abbey wishes The Princess of Wales well following the news of her cancer diagnosis.The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, said: 'In the face of this news, it is our hope that Her Royal Highness will feel sustained by the love that… pic.twitter.com/mtBkNyF5tx
— Westminster Abbey (@wabbey) March 22, 2024
New Zealand’s thoughts are this morning with the Princess of Wales following the news of her cancer diagnosis. I know Kiwis across the world will be wishing her well in her recovery.— Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) March 22, 2024
Jill and I join millions around the world in praying for your full recovery, Princess Kate. https://t.co/jtLp8Uo23d— President Biden (@POTUS) March 23, 2024
Awful news. Wishing The Princess of Wales a full recovery. https://t.co/9l93s1EpJw— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 22, 2024
Kate was last seen at a public engagement on December 25, when she joined the king and other senior royals at a Christmas Day church service.
(With inputs from AFP).
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