Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan wish the princess 'good health and healing'
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan said in a statement: “We wish Kate and her family health and healing, and hope that they can spend their time privately and peacefully.”
Why Kensington Palace waited to announce Duchess Kate's cancer news
NBC News' Molly Hunter details why Princess Kate may have waited so long to reveal that she was undergoing cancer treatment.
First, Duchess Kate announced in January that she was scheduled for major abdominal surgery, after which she would need time to recover.
Second, she is processing the news of her cancer diagnosis with her husband, Prince William, as the couple come to terms with what this means for the healthy 42-year-old.
And finally, and perhaps most importantly, Kate is waiting for the right moment to tell her young children about her situation, make them understand, and reassure them that they are and will be okay. Ta. Remarkably, Kate wanted her children to hear news from her rather than media reports and gossip.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expresses support for Princess Kate
“Our thoughts are with the Princess of Wales, her children, and the entire Royal Family after they bravely shared the news of her cancer,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on the TV show “X.”
“On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to congratulate her as she receives treatment. We all wish her a speedy recovery.”
White House reacts to Princess Kate news
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre shared her thoughts on Duchess Kate at a press conference today.
“I just heard some terrible news,” Jean-Pierre said shortly after Duchess Kate's announcement.
“Our thoughts are with the Duchess of Cambridge, her family and friends at this incredibly difficult time,” Jean-Pierre said.
She added that she wished the princess a “full recovery” and joined calls for her privacy to be respected during this time.
Jean-Pierre said she follows royal news like the general public and has nothing to share about President Joe Biden's conversations with members of the royal family.
“I'm very sad to hear this news,” Jean-Pierre said. “Like everyone, we are all taking this terrible news to heart.”
King Charles is 'very proud' of Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said King Charles III was “extremely proud of Duchess Kate's courageous statement.”
The palace statement added that Prince Charles has “continued to have the closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law in recent weeks” since he and Duchess Kate were admitted to hospital together earlier this year.
The palace said Prince Charles and Queen Camilla “continue to offer their love and support to the entire family through this difficult time.”
NBC News royal contributor Katie Nichol commented on how Duchess Kate's video message puts an end to conspiracy theories and empowers the public to take a protective role.
Labor Party leader conveys his “thoughts'' and “heartfelt wishes'' to Duchess Kate and her family
Keir Starmer, leader of the opposition Labor Party, said in a statement on his party's behalf that he sent Duchess Kate's “heartfelt prayers” and said the royal family's “thoughts” were with her.
“Any cancer diagnosis is shocking,” Starmer wrote. “But I can only imagine it's even more stressful to receive that news amidst the ridiculous speculation we've seen in recent weeks.”
It added that she and her family “have a right to privacy” and are “heartened by the Princess of Wales's optimistic tone and message of faith and hope.”
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reacts to Duchess Kate's cancer announcement
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the duchess “has the love and support of the whole country as she continues her recovery.”
“She showed great courage in her statement today,” Sunak wrote to X. “In recent weeks, she has come under intense scrutiny and mistreatment in certain sections of the media and on social media around the world.”
Sunak added that the princess should be given “privacy to focus on her treatment and spend time with her loved ones.”
London mayor wishes Princess Kate a 'speedy recovery'
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said on the X program that he wished Duchess Kate a “speedy recovery” as she undergoes chemotherapy following a cancer diagnosis.
“Cancer affects so many of us, and her courage to share her diagnosis will help raise awareness and encourage others to get tested.” Mr Khan said.
Kate's surgery sparked conspiracy theories on social media
Princess Kate's surgery and withdrawal from public life sparked widespread speculation and conspiracy theories on social media.
Royal rumors have been thrown into a frenzy after a family photo of Duchess Kate and her children released to mark Mother's Day in the UK to end speculation has been removed by a photo agency.
As the uproar grew, Kensington Palace announced that Kate had edited the photo and apologized “for any confusion caused”.
