Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have extended their support to Kate Middleton following her announcement of undergoing cancer treatment.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared a heartfelt message expressing their wishes for Kate’s health and privacy during this challenging time.
“We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace,” the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in a statement to People.
The royal couple’s empathetic gesture comes amidst Middleton’s revelation of her medical journey. In a video message, the Princess of Wales revealed that she had undergone abdominal surgery in January, during which cancer was discovered.
She explained that she is currently in the early stages of a course of preventative chemotherapy. The type of cancer has not been made public.
Prior to making the public announcement, Kate and Prince William ensured that their children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, were informed about the situation.
Meghan and Harry’s supportive statement resonates with a sense of solidarity and compassion. It harks back to their last public appearance alongside Kate and William during a solemn walkabout in Windsor following the passing of Queen Elizabeth in 2022, showcasing unity within the royal family during times of personal grief.
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— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 22, 2024
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have relocated to California after stepping back from their royal duties, continue to maintain a close bond with their family in the UK.
Middleton’s announcement on Friday came amid her father-in-law, King Charles III, also undergoes cancer treatment.
“This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,” Kate, 42, said in the video, which was filmed at Windsor on Wednesday.
“As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment.
“The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.”
