Kate Middleton battling cancer: From King Charles, Prince Harry, and PM Rishi Sunak to tourists, how the world reacted

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abdominal surgery in January, as per an AP report. The video message, recorded on March 20, was aired on Friday amid ongoing speculation on social media following the princess' hospitalisation in January for unspecified abdominal surgery. In the message, Kate appealed for "time, space and privacy" during her treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer, which was detected post-surgery, as mentioned in the report.

"I am doing well," she affirmed in the video, further stating, "I am becoming stronger each day by concentrating on activities aiding my recovery." Also Read | Kate Middleton says she is undergoing chemotherapy to treat cancer Kate's video received praise for her heartfelt revelation from the public and media pundits, as per an AFP report. King Charles, who has been on the throne for 17 months, expressed admiration for his "beloved daughter-in-law" following her candid disclosure. The 75-year-old monarch commended her courage in speaking out, a sentiment echoed by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the White House.

Kate's brother James Middleton took to social media to share a photograph of the siblings as children. "Over the years, we have climbed many mountains together. As a family, we will climb this one with you too," he wrote.

British newspapers prominently featured Princess Catherine's words on their front pages, with messages of support and admiration. The Sun tabloid declared, "Kate, you are not alone," while The Standard's columnist Rachel Johnson, sister of former prime minister Boris Johnson wrote: "Dignified Kate has the nation's sympathy." Commentators and royal experts commended the princess's frankness, noting the emotional impact of her direct address to the public. Despite earlier speculation