William and Kate are “very touched and extremely moved” by kind messages and support from the public

Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate are “extremely moved” by the support from the general public after it was announced that the princess has cancer. “They have both been very touched by the kind messages from all over the United Kingdom and around the world,” a Kensington Palace spokesperson confirmed on Saturday. “They are also grateful that the public understands that they want the necessary privacy at this time.”

After Princess Kate unexpectedly announced her cancer diagnosis in a video message on Friday, messages of support came from all over the world. The 42-year-old wife of the British heir to the throne has been undergoing preventive chemotherapy for several weeks. In the video message she was positive about her recovery.

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Hashtags like WeLoveYouCatherine and GetWellSoonCatherine were trending on social media. On Saturday, several sympathizers also came to express their support at the royal couple’s residence in Windsor.

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Prince William is expected to return to his official duties after the British Easter holidays. He will not attend the traditional Easter Mass at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. King Charles, who also suffers from cancer, hopes to be there.