Charles III “proud” of his courage, Emmanuel Macron salutes his “strength”… Reactions are multiplying

Princess Kate announced in a video on Friday that she had started “preventive chemotherapy”.

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A video message from Princess Kate broadcast on British television, in London (United Kingdom), March 22, 2024. (RASID NECATI ASLIM / ANADOLU / AFP)

The news stunned the United Kingdom and beyond: in a short video broadcast on Friday March 22, Princess Kate announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer and that she had begun a “preventive chemotherapy”. As soon as the message was broadcast on social networks by the British royal family, reactions multiplied, in the country and around the world.

King Charles III said “proud of courage” demonstrated by the wife of his eldest son William speaking as she did”, Buckingham Palace reported. A palace spokesperson said that the sovereign, himself suffering from cancer, was “remained in close contact with his beloved daughter-in-law throughout these last weeks”.

“We wish health and healing to Kate and the family, and hope they can recover in privacy and peace.”reacted Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle in a press release.

“Terrible news” according to Washington

“Your strength and resilience are an inspiration to us all”commented Emmanuel Macron on the social networkin response to the video message from the British princess. “In this difficult period that you are going through, Brigitte and I wish you a full recovery”added the French president.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wished for a recovery “complete and fast” to Princess Kate. “I can’t wait to see her back when she’s ready.”declared the head of the conservative government in a press release.

“We are extremely sad to hear this news”declared the White House, wishing Kate “make a full recovery”. “This is terrible news”commented Karine Jean-Pierre, the spokesperson for the American presidency, calling for “respect privacy” of the Princess of Wales and her family. The spokesperson added that she had no comment to make on a possible conversation between President Joe Biden and the wife of Prince William, heir to the British throne.


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