Though she thanked the public for their “messages of support,” Middleton has asked for “time, space, and privacy” while she completes her cancer treatments. “My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I’m able but for now I must focus on making a full recovery,” she said. “At this time I’m also thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone.” You can read the full statement here.
Now, the tone of celebrity responses has shifted, with many taking to social media to give the Princess of Wales their well wishes. Here’s how Kate Middleton’s family and celebrities are reacting to the news so far.
King Charles and Queen Camilla
“His Majesty is ‘so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did’,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement, per BBC News. According to the publication, the King and Queen will “continue to offer their love and support to the whole family through this difficult time.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
“We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace,” the Sussexes said in their statement to multiple publications.
James Middleton
Kate’s brother shared a childhood photo with his older sister on Instagram, writing, “Over the years, we have climbed many mountains together. As a family, we will climb this one with you too ⛰️❤️”
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Charles Spencer
Princess Diana’s younger brother praised Middleton for her “incredible poise and strength” with his own Instagram post.
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Blake Lively
Blake Lively deleted her Instagram post poking fun at the royal photoshop scandal and shared an apology on her Instagram Stories. “I’m sure no one cares today but I feel like I have to acknowledge this. I made a silly post around the ‘photoshop fails’ frenzy, and oh man, that post has me mortified today,” she wrote. “I’m sorry.”
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