The news of Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis has shocked the royal family, especially Prince Harry, who is said to be deeply affected.
“In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London, and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous,” Princess Kate said in the video.
“The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy, and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.”
Despite the distance and lack of regular contact with the royal family since his retirement from official duties in 2020, Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have expressed their support for Kate at this difficult time.
What is Prince Harry saying about Kate Middleton’s cancer?
Prince Harry, who has always had a special bond with Kate, affectionately calling her “Cath” and describing her as “the sister I never had,” is “devastated” by his sister-in-law’s health battle.
Sources close to the Sussexes suggest Harry reached out to the princess privately before issuing a public message of sympathy.
Royal commentator Richard FitzWilliams and royal biographer and historian Hugo Vickers have offered contrasting perspectives on the situation, Daily Mail reports.
While FitzWilliams suggests that Harry may be considering a trip to the United Kingdom to visit Kate, Vickers suggests that it would be wiser for Harry and Meghan to remain in the United States.
The relationship between Harry and his brother, Prince William, has become even more strained since the publication of Harry’s memoir, Spare, in which he revealed details of a physical altercation between them.
However, Kate’s recent health crisis has prompted the Sussexes to send a message of support, wishing Kate and her family health and recovery in privacy and peace.
Prior to his marriage to Meghan Markle, Harry shared a close relationship with Kate Middleton.
This deep connection makes it plausible that the news of Kate’s cancer has had a significant impact on Harry.
With his planned trip to the UK in May for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, many hope that this event could be an opportunity for reconciliation and family support in the midst of Kate’s treatment.
Meghan and Harry’s message to Princess Kate
In a short, punchy message that barely exceeds 20 words, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle want to make it clear that they support Princess Kate.
“We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace,” the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in a statement shared with Express on Friday.
The message reflects a moment of family unity and support, recalling the last joint public appearance of Meghan, Harry, Kate and William in Windsor, in a surprise walkabout after the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.