Evening Standard

PM: Kate has ‘love and support of the whole country’ after cancer announcement

Source: PA Wire

Rishi Sunak led messages of support for the Princess of Wales from across the political spectrum after she announced she was undergoing treatment for cancer.

The Prime Minister praised Kate’s “tremendous bravery” after she revealed that she had been diagnosed with the disease and was in the early stages of chemotherapy following mounting speculation about her health.

He said the royal has “the love and support of the whole country” and called for her to be given privacy as she continues treatment, criticising the “intense scrutiny” she has been subjected to in recent weeks.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Evening Standard

Evening Standard1 min read
Avanti West Coast Rail Caterers To Strike In Row Over Working Conditions
Railway caterers are to strike in a dispute over working conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union working on Avanti West Coast trains will walk out on Friday June 7. The union said the company imposed rosters that are causi
Evening Standard2 min read
British American Tobacco Sales In Focus Amid UK And US Smoking Ban Uncertainty
Investors will be hoping British American Tobacco (BAT) can show it is continuing to reinvent itself as the loss-making cigarette maker sharpens its focus on newer smoking alternatives. BAT will give shareholders an update on its trading performance
Evening Standard3 min read
Doctor Goes Viral After Finding Mystery Goldfish In Garden And Keeping As Pet
A junior doctor has gone viral on social media after finding a goldfish lying on his grass with “no idea” how it ended up in his garden. Dr Ben Beska, 33, from Newcastle, said he saw a group of magpies squawking in his garden on Saturday and went out

Related Books & Audiobooks