THE PRINCESS of Wales has "astounded" those close to her with the courage and dignity she displayed in revealing her cancer diagnosis to the world.
As messages of support poured in - from world leaders, film and TV stars, and other cancer sufferers - they praised her inner strength.
Well-wishers moved by her video announcement on Friday night flocked to Windsor Castle yesterday to leave flowers and say a silent prayer for Kate.
A well-placed royal insider said she has impressed her own family and every member of the Royal household since she was first admitted to hospital 10 weeks ago. They have expressed "immense pride" at how she has coped with everything that has been thrown at her.
The royal source said: "The video message was an extremely courageous thing for her to share. To have been through so many personal hurdles in the past few weeks and then to have addressed the nation in the way she did is astounding.
"Her family and those who work with her are full of admiration for her 100 per cent of us."
Kate and devoted husband Prince William, 41, last night said they had been "enormously touched" following the outpouring of emotion from the UK and around the world, after she announced on Friday she was undergoing chemotherapy.
Last night, Kensington Palace issued a special message of thanks from the couple, who have three children, George, 10, Charlotte, eight and Prince Louis, five.
A spokesman said: "The Prince and Princess are enormously touched by the kind messages from people in the UK, across the Commonwealth and around the world in response to Her Royal Highness's message.
"They are extremely moved by the public's warmth and support and are grateful for the understanding of their request for privacy at this time."
This story is from the March 24, 2024 edition of Sunday Express.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the March 24, 2024 edition of Sunday Express.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Brownhill brilliant for Parker's men
SKIPPER Josh Brownhill's insatiable appetite for goals made it nine unbeaten games on the spin for Scrooge-like Burnley.
Japan favours 39 authentic flavours of UK
A TRADING breakthrough means much of Britain's best-loved food and drink could soon appear more often on menus in Japan.
Alarm over 'epidemic of loneliness'
FEELING lonely at Christmas could affect around 32 million people, research suggests.
Great War airfield can reach for skies once more
THE best preserved First World War airfield has secured its future for another year thanks to the generosity of the public.
Sir Elton won't let the sun go down on writing new songs
SIR ELTON John has revealed he is working on new songs despite having quit touring and suffering a severe infection that has left him unable to see out of his right eye.
World Cup hero George dies
TRIBUTES have flooded in for George Eastham, a member of England's winning 1966 World Cup squad whose death was announced yesterday.
Should I quit while I'm ahead, ponders Lesley as 70th looms
SOPRANO Lesley Garrett has revealed her impending 70th birthday has made her think about quitting singing.
French truckers' threat over checks for migrants
SURLY French lorry drivers have threatened to block goods from entering the UK unless checks to stop migrants arriving become more lenient.
Biden could save 40 from death row
PRESIDENT Joe Biden is considering commuting the death sentences of most - if not all of the 40 prisoners awaiting execution in US federal jails, it has been revealed.
'Time to come clean on mystery drones'
DONALD Trump has urged President Joe Biden to explain thousands of sightings of mysterious, SUV-sized drones reported across at least five US states.
