World leaders have sent wishes of support to Kate Middleton following her shocking cancer announcement – and now you can send a personal message to the princess using our widget below
The Princess of Wales recently revealed she is undergoing a course of chemotherapy following her alarming cancer diagnosis – and now YOU can send your get-well wishes to Kate in our interactive map.
The future Queen shocked the world on Friday, after she announced her devastating diagnosis in an emotional video message. Kate explained that the disease was detected after her major abdominal surgery in January, and the news came as a “huge shock” as her condition was believed to be non-cancerous.
Sitting outside on a dark brown park bench, the princess spoke of “an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family”, but reassured others with cancer to “not lose faith or hope” because they “are not alone”. In the video, which was recorded in Windsor on Wednesday, the senior royal confirmed that she is in the “early stages of that treatment” for preventive chemotherapy.
It is currently unknown which type of cancer Kate has been diagnosed with, but she stressed that she is “well and getting stronger every day”, adding that she is “going to be ok”. The princess also praised her husband Prince William for his love and support, saying: “Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too. As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both.”
Now, we are giving you the chance to send your own personal message of goodwill to Kate using our interactive map below, simply fill in your name, the country you live, and your personal message. Your words will then be added to the map, where others can see it and read it. If you can’t see the map, click HERE.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been joined by other world leaders in sharing their support for Kate and the Firm. In a statement shared on X, he wrote: “The Princess of Wales has the love and support of the whole country as she continues her recovery. I know I speak for the whole country in wishing her a full and speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her back in action when she’s ready.”
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the princess has “the love and support of not just her whole family, but the whole nation too” during this “distressing time”. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden and the first lady Jill shared online: “Jill and I join millions around the world in praying for your full recovery, Princess Kate.”
Kate has long been a supporter of cancer charities, having previously worked with the Little Princess Trust to donate her own hair to be used into wigs for people going through chemotherapy.
