The Kensington Palace spokesman announced that the Prince and Princess of Wales were grateful for the support they had received from the public following Catherine’s cancer diagnosis. The spokesman later added that the couple had been “enormously touched by the kind messages” they had received and appreciated the understanding shown towards their need for privacy. On Friday, Catherine revealed that she had begun treatment following tests that had discovered cancer after abdominal surgery.
After the couple’s statement, it was confirmed that it was the last message that would be released by the Prince and Princess. In reference to the Princess’s video message about her diagnosis, the statement acknowledged the overwhelmingly positive response to it and informed the public that the public-facing aspect of the situation was over. The statement was also a plea for privacy for the family who wanted to deal with the situation in their own time.
Social media has had an impact on the Princess’s condition with rumours and gossip spreading quickly. The Palace believes that the message from the couple should draw a line under all the speculation. The past few weeks have been difficult for the family, their children and their team.
It was noted that the Easter church service, a time when the family would usually be seen together, would not be attended by the Prince and Princess, though the King might be able to make an appearance. The family has made it clear that they will protect their time fiercely and that it will be a private time for them
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