Sarah Ferguson offers support to Kate Middleton following her cancer diagnosis, wishes for her 'time, space, and privacy' to heal

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Sarah Ferguson has extended her support to Kate Middleton after she revealed she is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Ferguson broke her silence on Middleton's cancer diagnosis as she took to social media to offer her wishes as someone who has been battling cancer.

Sarah Ferguson says she hopes Kate Middleton gets the 'privacy to heal'

In her heartfelt response to Middleton's cancer announcement, the Duchess of York said she is "full of admiration" for the Princess of Wales.

"I hope she will now be given the time, space, and privacy to heal," she added.

In June 2023, Ferguson was diagnosed with breast cancer and in January 2024, she revealed again battling another skin cancer called malignant melanoma.

Inside Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis

In an emotional video posted on social media, Middleton revealed on Friday, March 22, that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

Her cancer was identified during an abdominal surgery that took place in January.

"In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous," she said.

"The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present," she narrated.

"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," Middleton added.

She also expressed her gratitude to Prince Williams for his support throughout her diagnosis of cancer and recovery after her surgery.

"Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too," said Middleton.

"As is the love, support, and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both," she added.

Speaking about the importance of Middleton's video message announcing her cancer treatment, ITV News royal correspondent Chris Ship said it was more "personal" and would dispel any unfounded conspiracy theories online.

"If you look back to how the King revealed his cancer diagnosis earlier this year, it was in a statement from Buckingham Palace," said Ship.

"Kate has done it, I am told, in a video form because she wanted to do it in the most personal way possible," he continued. "Yes, of course, it helps to silence all the conspiracy theorists as well, but she wanted to do the video message and it was a very moving message too."

"And she wanted to make that very personal statement herself," Ship added, according to Mirror.