It’s very unfortunate, but it’s true:
Sarah Ferguson can relate to Kate Middleton right now.
The Duchess of York confirmed last January that she was diagnosed with cancer for the second time, in this case of skin cancer… just a few months after she announced that she had been diagnosed with breasts cancer last June.
Likewise, as the world discovered on March 22, Middleton also has cancer.
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We still don’t know what type of cancer Middleton has been battling for just over two months.
“All my thoughts and prayers are with the Princess of Wales as she begins her treatment,” Fergie wrote in an Instagram post on Monday.
“I know she will be surrounded by the love of her family and everyone is praying for the best outcome.”
As crazy as it is, King Charles was also recently diagnosed with cancer – and may I only have two years to live.
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The monarch issued his own statement in response to Middleton’s news last weekend.
“(I am) very proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking out as she did,” he said through a Kensington Palace spokesperson.
The statement also said the royal, who received treatment at the same hospital as Princess Kate, “has remained in closer contact with his beloved daughter-in-law over the past few weeks,” adding that he and his wife “will continue to offer their love and support to the whole family at this difficult time.”
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For her part, the Duchess of York added a day ago:
“As someone who has faced her own battles with cancer in recent months, I am so in awe of the way she has spoken publicly about her diagnosis and I know it will do a world of good to raise awareness.
“I hope she now has time, space and privacy to heal.”
Ferguson was married to Prince Andrew from 1986 to 1996; she has remained present at Royal Family events and shares two daughters – Princess Beatrice, 35, and Princess Eugenie, 34 – with her controversial ex.
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Earlier this month, Fergie discovered her skin cancer had not spread.
It appears to be too early to know exactly what is going on with Middleton’s diagnosis and/or status.
“My medical team advised that I should undergo preventive chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of this treatment,” she told the audience in the Instagram video that confirmed her cancer.
“This has come as a huge shock, and William and I have done everything we can to process and manage this privately, for the sake of our young family.”
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After your announcement, Middleton and Prince William went out of their way to express gratitude for the good wishes they received.
“The Prince and Princess are enormously touched by the kind messages from people here in the UK, across the Commonwealth and around the world in response to His Royal Highness’s message,” this accompanying statement reads.
“They are extremely touched by the public’s warmth and support and grateful for their understanding of their request for privacy at this time.”