Achi news desk-
The SNP, Conservatives, Labour, Greens and Liberal Democrats have all expressed their concern and support for Kate who announced in a video message on Friday that she had started receiving treatment.
In her statement, which was posted on the prince and princess’s joint X account, she explained that when she had an abdominal procedure in January, she was unaware that cancer was present.
However, after tests, the operation found that “cancer had been present”, he said, and, as a precaution, he is undergoing “a course of preventive chemotherapy” which he says is in the early stages of treatment.
Humza Yousaf, First Minister of Scotland, gave his support to the princess.
In a statement posted on X, he wrote: “I am very saddened to hear the news about the Princess of Wales/Duchess of Rothesay.
“I pray for her speedy recovery.
“It must have been an incredibly difficult time for the whole family.
“Royalty or otherwise, she has a right to privacy, and I hope it will be respected.”
Douglas Ross, leader of the Scottish Conservatives, also expressed his support for the princess.
In a statement sent through the party’s press office, he said: “I join people across the world in sending my best wishes to Her Royal Highness for a full and speedy recovery, following her dignified and courageous statement.
“So many people will be able to relate to this situation because of their own experience with cancer, or the experience of a loved one.
“My thoughts are with the Duchess of Rothesay and the entire royal family as she begins her treatment.”
Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labor leader, said Kate was “brave” for posting the video statement.
On X, he wrote: “This is a brave video from the Duchess of Rothesay.
“My thoughts are with her, her husband and children, and all the royal family.
“We wish her a full and speedy recovery.”
Alex-Cole Hamilton, leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats on X, wrote: “On behalf of the (Scottish Liberal Democrats) I would like to wish the Princess of Wales all the best on her journey to recovery following her diagnosis.
A spokesman for the Scottish Green Party wished the princess a speedy recovery.
They said: “As with all cancer sufferers, we wish Catherine a speedy recovery.”
Kate said she had explained “everything” to her children, George, Louis and Charlotte, and reassured them she would be fine, adding that the family had asked for “time, space and privacy” while she underwent treatment .
