File photo dated 11/03/19 of the then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (left) with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (left) as they attend the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey, London. The Duke of Sussex has reportedly claimed he was physically attacked by his brother over his marriage to Meghan Markle. Issue date: Thursday January 5, 2023. PA Photo. In a leaked extract of his highly anticipated autobiography, Spare, to The Guardian newspaper, Harry alleged the confrontation took place at his London home in 2019 and had left him with a visible injury to his back after the Prince of Wales grabbed his brother by the collar and ripped his necklace before knocking him to the floor. See PA story ROYAL Sussex. Photo credit should read: Richard Pohle/The Times/PA Wire
A rare picture of Kate, William, Harry and Meghan together (Picture: PA)


Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reacted to the announcement that Kate Middleton has been diagnosed with cancer.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wished ‘health and healing’ for the Princess of Wales as she faced the nation this evening.

A statement said: ‘We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace.’

They are joined by family, friends and members of the public who have all sent the Princess messages of support following news of her cancer diagnosis.

FILE - MARCH 22: Catherine, The Princess of Wales, announced that she is receiving a preventative course of chemotherapy for cancer on March 22, 2024 in London, England. The Princess of Wales had abdominal surgery earlier this year and has revealed that cancer has subsequently been found. She said she has been receiving chemotherapy and asked for privacy for her and her family. NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Catherine, Princess of Wales speaks to student mentors during a visit to Nottingham Trent University to learn about their mental health support system on October 11, 2023 in Nottingham, England. The Prince and Princess of Wales are carrying out engagements across the UK to mark World Mental Health Day and to highlight the importance of mental wellbeing, particularly in young people. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
The Princess of Wales announced her diagnosis in a pre-recorded video statement (Picture: Getty)
King Charles said he is ‘so proud’ of the Princess of Wales for having the courage to speak out about ther treatment, and remains in the ‘closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law’, Buckingham Palace has said.

Charles, who is also being treated for cancer, and the Queen have offered their love and support to Kate, the Prince of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis as the family try to come to terms with the news.

The monarch, 75, is extremely fond of the princess, who has been part of his eldest son the Prince of Wales’s life for more than 20 years.

Charles and Kate share a love of art, gardening and the outdoors – but now their bond sadly stretches to a shared cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment.

Buckingham Palace said: ‘His Majesty is “so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did”.

‘Following their time in hospital together, His Majesty has “remained in the closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law throughout the past weeks”.

‘Both Their Majesties “will continue to offer their love and support to the whole family through this difficult time”.’


The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wished ‘health and healing’ for the Princess of Wales (Picture: Getty)
The maternal uncle of the Princess of Wales said he hopes Kate’s cancer announcement ‘draws a line over the continued speculation and horrible conspiracies’ after weeks of public speculation about her health.

Gary Goldsmith said in a statement on X, formerly Twitter: ‘Let’s give Kate, William and the children time and show some love back.’

James Middleton, brother of the Princess of Wales, has said the family will rally around Kate.

In an Instagram post, alongside a picture of the two as children, he wrote: ‘Over the years, we have climbed many mountains together. As a family, we will climb this one with you too.’