All the Celebrities Reacting to Princess Kate’s Cancer Announcement

Public figures around the world are expressing their support for Catherine, Princess of Wales, following her announcement that she has been diagnosed with cancer.

Princess Kate revealed today that her medical team discovered the presence of cancer after she underwent abdominal surgery in January.

“The surgery was successful; however, tests after the operation found cancer had been present,” she said in a video statement. “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.”

Expressing her support for others affected by cancer, she continued, “We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space, and privacy while I complete my treatment. My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy, and I look forward to being back when I’m able, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery.”

Below, we’ve rounded up the reactions from celebrities and dignitaries when they heard the news.

Olivia Munn

The actor, who recently opened up about her own journey battling breast cancer, commented on Instagram, “Thank you for showing what it’s like to fight with grace and determination for yourself and for your family. Wishing you all the best. 🤍🤍🤍.”

Katie Couric

The journalist is among the millions of users who have liked the Princess of Wales’s video statement on Instagram. Couric has spoken about her experience being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022.

Rishi Sunak

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak released a statement shortly after Kate’s announcement.

“The Princess of Wales has the love and support of the whole country as she continues her recovery,” the message read. “She has shown tremendous bravery with her statement today.”

Sunak also lambasted the viral public speculation about the princess’s health and whereabouts of recent weeks, adding, “She has been subjected to intense scrutiny and has been unfairly treated by certain sections of the media around the world and on social media. 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.”

As an associate editor at HarpersBAZAAR.com, Chelsey keeps a finger on the pulse on all things celeb news. She also writes on social movements, connecting with activists leading the fight on workers’ rights, climate justice, and more. Offline, she’s probably spending too much time on TikTok, rewatching Emma (the 2020 version, of course), or buying yet another corset.