Charles Spencer Shares Support for Kate Middleton amid Cancer Diagnosis: 'Incredible Poise and Strength'

Mar. 15, 2025

Charles Spencer and Kate Middleton.Photo:David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty; Samir Hussein/WireImage

David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty; Samir Hussein/WireImage

Charles Spenceris voicing his support forKate Middletonafter she shared her cancer diagnosis on Friday.

On Saturday, the younger brother of the latePrincess Diana, 59, praised the Princess of Wales following her announcement that she has cancer and is receiving treatment, which came in a video released on Friday.

On Friday, Princess Kate appeared in an emotional video posted on Instagram as she revealed that post-operative tests from herabdominal surgeryin January “found cancer had been present.” Kate, who began a course of preventative chemotherapy in late February, explained that she and Prince William needed time to tell their childrenPrince George, 10,Princess Charlotte, 8, andPrince Louis, 5, of her diagnosis before the public announcement.

Spencer shared his support for Princess Kate amid her cancer diagnosis on Instagram Saturday.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty

David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty

Members of the princess’ family have rallied around in support of her following her announcement of her cancer diagnosis.

King Charles, who is alsoundergoing cancer treatment, spoke of“how proud” he is of his daughter-in-law.

The King, 75, is “so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did,” a Buckingham Palace spokesperson told PEOPLE.

In January, King Charles and Princess Kate were both hospitalized at The London Clinic. The monarch has “remained in the closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law throughout the past weeks,” the spokesperson added. Both King Charles andQueen Camilla"will continue to offer their love and support to the whole family through this difficult time.”

Kate’s younger brotherJames Middleton, also shared a touching message of support as he posted a never-before-seen photo of the pair as children on Instagram.

“Over the years, we have climbed many mountains together. As a family, we will climb this one with you too ⛰️❤️,” the 36-year-old wrote in the caption as the two could be seen in the photo wearing backpacks while standing together in front of a mountainous backdrop.

The Princess of Wales is the eldest of her three siblings, which also includes her sisterPippa Middleton. The trio’s parents are Michael and Carole Middleton, live near Kate in the village of Bucklebury and have been asource of strength for Katesince her surgery.

On Friday,Meghan MarkleandPrince Harryalso shared their support for their sister-in-law in a statement.

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“We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace,” the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared with PEOPLE on Friday.

Prince Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, were last seen together with Princess Kate and Prince William, 41, as the foursome stepped out for asurprise walkabout as they greeted the publicin Windsor after the death ofQueen Elizabethin September 2022.

source: people.com