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For many parents battling cancer, one of the hardest moments can be telling your children you have the disease. Read more from our senior health reporter John Ely:19:28How to tell your children you have cancerFor many parents battling cancer, one of the hardest moments can be telling your children you have the disease. Read more from our senior health reporter John Ely:
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt added: 'All my thoughts and prayers are with our courageous Princess of Wales. The royals opening up about battles with cancer after Queen's deathThe King's cancer was discovered during treatment for an enlarged prostate. He chose to be open about his prostate treatment in the hope it would encourage other men to get checked.Mail Online
19:09Love Island's Dr Alex George praises KateFormer Love Island contestant Dr Alex George, who campaigns on mental health issues and hosted a panel discussion with The Prince and Princess of Wales last year, was among those wishing Kate a 'speedy recovery'. He added there would then be"time for the body to recover from it, while the chemo keeps damaging the cancer cell. There are also some which are daily, some which are four-weekly, and some which are two-weekly."
19:02Buckingham Palace statement from CharlesBuckingham Palace said the King is 'so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did'. In February, Buckingham Palace confirmed that Charles had been diagnosed with a form of cancer, which is not prostate cancer, that was discovered while the King was being treated at the private London Clinic for an enlarged prostate.
In late February, tragedy befell Prince Michael's family when Thomas Kingston, the husband of Michael's daughter, Lady Gabriella Windsor, died from a 'catastrophic head injury' with a gun close to his body. William, who was due to deliver a reading, called the Greek royal family who attended the service in St George's Chapel to let them know he was unable to attend. Constantine's eldest son Crown Prince Pavlos stepped in to give the reading in his place.
18:52Omid Scobie posts alarm clock set for 6pmOmid Scobie this afternoon tastelessly posted a screenshot of an alarm clock set for 6pm - the exact time Princess Kate released her heartbreaking statement about her cancer. Read the full story on MailOnline: A probe was launched into the hospital which has a longstanding history of treating royals, actors and politicians. The London Clinic's chief executive, Al Russell said"all appropriate investigatory, regulatory and disciplinary steps will be taken".
In an interview last September with former rugby international Mike Tindall, who is married to her husband's cousin Zara, she said her family were 'always active'.'And I can always remember being physical, using our bodies, whether it's walking, climbing the lake district in Scotland... swimming from a young age.
Amman in Jordan was home to Kate and her family for a few years in the mid-1980s, where she attended a nursery school from the age of three, before the family returned to Berkshire.She graduated in 2005 with a 2:1 in history of art from St Andrews University, where she met and began dating William, whom she married at Westminster Abbey in 2011.
'We know how difficult a diagnosis and treatment journey can be for patients and their families. Speaking out about it is really brave and it can help others to get worrying signs and symptoms checked.18:43Carole and Pippa will rally around PrincessCarole Middleton will be supporting Kate Middleton through her cancer treatment.
In a post on X, the Tory MP said: 'My thoughts are with the Princess of Wales and her family at this very difficult time.18:41How does chemotherapy work?Chemotherapy works by killing existing cancer cells and can help prevent the disease coming back. 18:41Brave faces of royals who continued with dutyRoyal Family members have put on the bravest of faces in recent days, continuing with their public duty as normal, ahead of Kate's announcement today.Prince William continued with duties in days before Kate's cancer newsIn the days and hours before today's announcement by Kensington Palace that the Princess of Wales, 42, has cancer, the royals continued to undertake their public duty.
'Our staff join me in sending our very best wishes to her and her family and wish her a full recovery.' 18:32Gary Lineker wishes Princess a 'full recovery' Gary Lineker and other members of the sporting world have sent their well wishes to the Princess of Wales after she announced she had been diagnosed with cancer. Read the full story on Mail Sport:
18:29Kate pays tribute to husband Prince WilliamKate has paid tribute to the 'strength and support' of her husband William as it emerged he will return to royal duties after spending Easter with his family.Kate pays tribute to the strength of her husband Prince WilliamKate said the diagnosis had come as a 'huge shock' and that she and William 'have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately'.
'Cancer has an impact on so many of us - and her bravery in sharing her diagnosis will help raise awareness and encourage others to get checked.' Will Harry fly back to see sister-in-law he was once so close to?The Duke of Sussex , 39, described Kate as the 'big sister I never had' when she became engaged to William 11 years ago, but their relationship has fractured.Mail Online
Kensington Palace said: ‘The Princess will return to official duties when she is cleared to do so by her medical team. She is in good spirits and is focused on making a full recovery.’ The mother-of-three says she and Prince William have explained the situation to their children George, Charlotte and Louis, after the 'huge shock' of her diagnosis.
A spokesman said: ‘The Prince will continue to balance supporting his wife and family and maintaining his official duties as he has done since the start of the year. ‘William has been focused on supporting his wife and children, while continuing to undertake engagements and work, and is extremely grateful for the support from the public.
Kensington Palace have said they understand the worldwide interested the princess’s announcement would generate but have stressed that they will only provide an update when there is something significant to say in order to allow her to continue her treatment in private. Kate Middleton's health history revealedIn a video message today, Kate revealed the diagnosis 'came as a huge shock' but she was now in the 'early stages' of preventative chemotherapy treatment.Mail Online
The King is continuing his battle with cancer as the Princess of Wales revealed she is also fighting the disease. Read the full story on MailOnline: 18:06Kate's message of hope to cancer sufferersIn a brave address to the nation, Kate shared an incredible and inspirational message of hope to fellow cancer sufferers, telling them: 'Please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone.'
Kate's absence from public life as she convalesced had led to wild theories about her wellbeing, despite her being photographed four times in less than three weeks.
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