Flood of support, calls for privacy after Princess Catherine’s cancer news

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Princess Catherine, Princess of Wales, has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy treatment. King Charles III expressed pride in Catherine's courage and disclosed that he had remained in close contact with her. The type of cancer has not been disclosed. Catherine had faced intense speculation about her health and whereabouts after major abdominal surgery in January. Leaders around the world, including British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, expressed support for Catherine. Her younger brother, James Middleton, shared a childhood photo and expressed solidarity. Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, wished her health and healing privately. Catherine released a prerecorded video revealing her diagnosis and the early stages of preventative chemotherapy. There has been growing criticism of media scrutiny and online harassment she has faced. The British publicist Mark Borkowski praised Catherine's dignity and grace in the video. He noted the misogynistic treatment of female members of the royal family by the media. The public expressed sympathy for Catherine and stressed her right to privacy. Cancer Research UK highlighted the impact of high-profile cancer cases on raising awareness. The announcement humanized the royal family and reminded the public of their humanity. The article includes a timeline of events leading up to the announcement and the speculation surrounding Catherine's health and whereabouts.

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