King Charles reacts to Kate Middleton’s cancer news after his own diagnosis

King Charles III released a statement reacting to Kate Middleton’s news that she was diagnosed with cancer amid his own cancer battle.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson told Page Six that the reigning monarch is “so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did.”

Following their time in the hospital together, Charles has “remained in the closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law throughout the past weeks.”

The spokesperson furthered that he and Queen Camila “will continue to offer their love and support to the whole family through this difficult time.”

Charles showed his support for the Princess of Wales amid her diagnosis. Getty Images Kate Middleton revealed she was diagnosed with cancer after undergoing her planned abdominal surgery in January. BBC Studios

Middleton confirmed that she underwent abdominal surgery in January for what was understood to be a “non-cancerous” condition, only to have follow-up tests reveal that cancer had been present in her body.

“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,” Middleton, 42, said in the video released by Kensington Palace on Friday.

The diagnosis came as a “huge shock” to both the Princess of Wales and Prince William, 41, and they have been trying to deal with the matter privately to protect their three children: Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.

“As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in

order to start my treatment,” she said. “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.”

Middleton has stayed off the grid following her procedure. Getty Images She didn’t announce the news of her condition until her children were ready to handle it. BBC Children in Need/Comic Relief via Getty Images

Middleton did not disclose the specifics of what kind of cancer she has but it’s understood that she is in good spirits and focused on her recovery.

She is now seeking privacy as she completes her treatment for a full recovery, according to palace sources.

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Middleton has not attended an official royal event since last Christmas in December and is not expected to return to her in-person duties until after Easter amid her recovery.

Middleton has already started chemotherapy. Dave Shopland/Shutterstock She shared that the Prince of Wales has been supportive. AP

While laying low, conspiracy theories swirled about Middleton’s health and whereabouts.

She emerged for the first time since December earlier this month when she and William went to a farm stand in Windsor. Middleton looked happy and healthy, though netizens pointed out that she looked thinner than usual and not like herself.

The news of Middleton’s cancer diagnosis comes nearly two months after Charles revealed his own diagnosis with cancer on Feb. 5.

Charles revealed his own cancer diagnosis in February. Getty Images For Buckingham Palace Charles said at the time that he wanted to “assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.” Samir Hussein/WireImage

The reigning monarch’s cancer was discovered after he underwent a procedure for benign prostate enlargement and began undergoing treatments right away.

Charles, 75, also shared that he chose to share his diagnosis with the world to “prevent speculation” and “in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.”

It has not yet been revealed what kind of cancer Charles is battling,