Kate Middleton and Prince William said they were "extremely touched" by the outpouring of support sparked by the announcement of the princess' diagnosis.

Just over a day after Kate Middleton posted a video explaining her absence from the public eye as a cancer diagnosis, Kensington Palace released a statement attributed to the future queen and her husband, Prince William. As previously reported, Kate Middleton released a video on Friday in which she announced that surgery scheduled for January revealed the presence of cancer and that she is currently "in the early stages" of "preventative chemotherapy ".

This statement from Kensington Palace reflects the royal couple's gratitude for the support and messages of encouragement received following the announcement of the princess's illness. The video posted by Kate Middleton abruptly ended the whirlwind of conspiracy theories and jokes about her botched photo editing and public absence, prompting apologies from those who took the controversy lightly .

On Saturday, Kensington Palace, which manages communications for the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as other members of the royal family, sent a new message to the world, recognizing this sudden shift in public opinion. “ Both the Prince and Princess are extremely touched by the kind messages from people here in the UK, across the Commonwealth and around the world, in response to Her Royal Highness's message,” the statement read.

“They are extremely moved by the warmth and support from the public and are grateful for the understanding of their request for privacy at this time. ". Charles III, “so proud of Catherine”, was not able to hide his admiration for the dignity and courage with which Kate Middleton faced this ordeal. One of the most public expressions of support came from Buckingham Palace, which issued its own statement on Friday:

Charles III is "so proud of Catherine for the courage she showed in speaking as she did," begins the press release, while the king himself announced in February that he had been diagnosed with cancer following a medical procedure.

“ Following their joint stay in hospital, [Her Majesty] has remained in close contact with her beloved daughter-in-law over the past few weeks,” the Buckingham Palace statement continued. “Their Majesties will continue to offer their love and support to the entire family during this difficult time.

 According to the Sunday Times, the king and princess were actually next to each other during their respective surgeries at the London Clinic in January. “When they were together at the hospital, he would often walk down the hall to spend time with her,” a source close to Charles told the newspaper. “He encouraged and supported her throughout this period.