Buckingham Palace has been flooded with tens of thousands of get-well-soon cards and gifts for the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton. This happened following her courageous admission that she is undergoing cancer treatment. The palace’s correspondence team has been deeply moved by the outpouring of love and support for Kate, 42. A hero among us who shared an emotional video message revealing her preventative chemotherapy treatment.
Princess Kate Withdraws from Public Life
The princess has stepped back from public life to focus on her treatment and recovery. This is additionally important to protect her young family. Despite this, the support for her continues. Thousands of cards, letters, and gifts have arrived at the palace from the public.
Managing the Volume of Correspondence
The overwhelming amount of correspondence has been challenging for the team to manage. But they aim to respond to all well-wishers eventually. Although the Prince and Princess of Wales have a private office at Kensington Palace, all letters to the Royal Family are handled by the Court Post Office. Normally, the palace receives up to 1,000 letters each week from the public. However, since the announcement of the princess’s health issues, this number has increased significantly.
Hospitalization and Treatment Update
At the beginning of the year, Kate was unexpectedly hospitalized for major abdominal surgery. The princess spent two weeks at The London Clinic before returning home to recover. In March, following intense global speculation about her health, the princess confirmed that although her condition was initially not believed to be cancerous. Unfortunately, doctors later found evidence of the disease. She emphasized her need to focus on recovery and supporting her young children, asking for privacy during this difficult time.
Recent Public Sightings
While there has been no official update on her health, it is understood that Princess Kate has been seen out with her family more frequently in recent weeks. Many viewed this as a positive sign. However, Kensington Palace recently reiterated that she still requires time and space to recover fully.
Commitment to Early Years Business Taskforce
At the launch of a significant report by her early years business taskforce, a Kensington Palace spokesman clarified that these sightings should not be interpreted as a return to work. A senior royal aide highlighted that the Princess Kate has been actively involved with the business taskforce. She sternly remains committed to her public service. She will return to work when she receives medical clearance. The palace has stressed the importance of giving the princess the space and privacy she needs to recover. Her return to public duties will occur only when doctors deem it appropriate.
Kate’s cancer battle in her own words: The Princess of Wales’ emotional video statement in full
“I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you, personally, for all the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I have been recovering from surgery. It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family. But I’ve had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful.”
“In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. 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.“
Princess Kate Continued
“This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family. As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment. But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them. And to reassure them that I am going to be ok.”
“As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits. Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too. As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both.”
Request for Privacy
“We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment. My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able. But for now I must focus on making a full recovery. At this time, I am also thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone.”