Kate Middleton's Family Reacts to Cancer Diagnosis

After Princess Kate Middleton announced on March 22, 2024, that she had been diagnosed with cancer following abdominal surgery, members on both sides of her family shared public messages of support, including King Charles III, her brother, James Middleton and fellow royal Sarah Ferguson.

“In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful,” Kate told viewers in a video posted to X.

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“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,” the princess continued.

“It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I’ve had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful,” Kate added.

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Sarah Ferguson

“As someone who has faced their own battles with cancer in recent months, I am full of admiration for the way she has spoken publicly about her diagnosis and know it will do a tremendous amount of good to raise awareness,” Sarah wrote in a statement posted to Instagram. “I hope she will now be given the time, space and privacy to heal.”

King Charles III

The monarch, who himself announced on February 5 that he had been diagnosed with cancer and was starting treatments, was “so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did,” a Buckingham Palace spokesperson told Page Six.

Charles has “remained in the closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law throughout the past weeks,” the palace continued, adding that he and Queen Camilla “will continue to offer their love and support to the whole family through this difficult time.”

Gary Goldsmith

After Kate announced her cancer diagnosis, her Uncle Gary said he would be not be part of the Celebrity Big Brother finale after competing on the season.

“Following today’s news, I will not be attending tonight’s Celebrity Big Brother final. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to my fellow housemates and to everyone involved in the making of this brilliant show. I hope you all enjoy your special night,” he wrote on X.

Kate’s Message About Her Kids

The princess referenced how things are going with the three children she shares with husband Prince William amid her cancer diagnosis.

“It has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be OK,” she told viewers. “As I have said to them, I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal, in my mind, body and spirits.”