Charles, 9th Earl Spencer, brother of the late Princess Diana, extended a heartfelt message of support to Kate Middleton after the Princess of Wales revealed her battle with cancer in a poignant video shared on Friday.
Taking to his Instagram account on Saturday, Spencer posted a screenshot from Kate's video, accompanied by words of admiration and encouragement.
He wrote in the caption:
"Incredible poise and strength."
You can see his post below.
Many appreciated his message and sent more well wishes to the Princess.
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In her candid revelation, the Princess of Wales disclosed that following a major abdominal surgery in January, medical tests revealed the presence of cancer, despite initial beliefs that her condition was noncancerous.
She noted that her "medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.” Additionally, she said the diagnosis was a “huge shock” and that she and her husband, Prince William, are handling the news privately.
You can see her message below.
While the specific type of cancer has not been disclosed, Middleton's announcement comes after months of speculation surrounding her health and whereabouts following her noticeable absence since December.
Initially, Kensington Palace announced in January that the Princess had undergone planned abdominal surgery and would be refraining from public duties until after Easter. However, lingering suspicions about her withdrawal intensified earlier this month with the release of a Mother's Day photo.
The image, depicting Middleton with her three children, sparked controversy after major news agencies, including The Associated Press, alleged that it had been digitally altered. The ensuing speculation on social media further fueled curiosity about the Duchess's true condition.
The news of the Princess' diagnosis could serve as an "olive branch," according to royal commentator Sarah-Louise Robertson, who said "there have been some text messages, some exchanges" between Kensington Palace and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, from whom William and Kate are estranged.
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