Harry and Meghan share message of support for Kate

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have wished "health and healing" for the Princess of Wales and the family.

Harry and Meghan shared the message of support for their sister-in-law in a statement, saying: "We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace."

The princess announced earlier this evening that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing preventative chemotherapy.

In a personal video, the future Queen said she had wanted time to explain to her three children, George, Charlotte and Louis, "to reassure them that I am going to be okay", following weeks of speculation about her health.

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Following her announcement, her brother James Middleton posted his own tribute with a picture of the two of them together as children, saying the family would rally round.

"Over the years, we have climbed many mountains together. As a family, we will climb this one with you too," he wrote on Instagram.

James is the younger brother of Kate and their sister, Pippa.

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King Charles, who is also currently being treated for cancer, shared a message of support for his daughter-in-law, with Buckingham Palace saying: "His Majesty is so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did.

"Following their time in hospital together, His Majesty has remained in the closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law throughout the past weeks.

"Both Their Majesties will continue to offer their love and support to the whole family through this difficult time."

Kate's family are among thousands around the world sending their love to the royal.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak led the messages from the political sphere, praising the royal's "tremendous bravery" and saying she has the "support of the whole country".

Home Secretary James Cleverly wished Kate "a speedy and complete recovery and privacy and calm while she does", while Chancellor Jeremy Hunt described her as "courageous".

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the princess has "the love and support of not just her whole family, but the whole nation too" during this "distressing time".

Former prime minister Boris Johnson wished her "all possible strength" and a "full and rapid recovery," while his successor Liz Truss said her "thoughts are with the Princess of Wales and her family at this very difficult time."

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