British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Catherine, Princess of Wales, has "the love and support of the whole country" after she revealed Friday that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is in the "early stages" of treatment.
Sunak said Friday on X that Kate Middleton had shown "tremendous bravery with her statement" and that his thoughts were with her and "in particular her three children."
Kate had been "unfairly treated," Sunak said, and "subjected to intense scrutiny" in recent weeks and called for her to be given the privacy to focus on her recovery and be with her family.
"When it comes to matters of health, like everyone else, she must be afforded the privacy to focus on her treatment and be with her loving family.
"I know I speak for the whole country in wishing her a full and speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her back in action when she's ready."
Opposition leader Keir Starmer said Kate has "the love and support of not just her whole family, but the whole nation too" during this "distressing time."
The Labour leader criticized "lurid speculation" about Kate's health and whereabouts and added that she was entitled to privacy.