The Prince and Princess of Wales are "enormously touched by the kind messages" they have received following Catherine's cancer diagnosis, a Kensington Palace spokesman has said.

Saturday's statement also added they were "grateful" that the public understood their request for privacy.

Catherine revealed in a video message on Friday that she had begun treatment.

The statement is the last we will hear from the prince and princess for a while.

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