Kate Middleton and Prince William break cover as they leave Winsdor in helicopter
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been spotted heading to their Anmer Hall home in Norfolk just hours after Kate addressed the nation and shared her ’shock’ cancer news
Prince William and Kate have been spotted for the first time since the princess’ heartbreaking cancer announcement.
The couple boarded helicopter near their home in Adelaide Cottage this morning, just hours after Kate told the world she had been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing preventative chemotherapy.
It is believed they are heading to their other residence, Anmer Hall in Norfolk, where they are expected to spend the Easter school holidays with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The Waleses are not expected to be at the royal Easter church service in Windsor next weekend with the other royals.
The helicopter leaving Windsor heading towards Sandringham ( Image: © Jim Bennett)
Royal fans have flocked to Windsor today to show their support and love for Kate, leaving bouqets of flowers and heartfelt handwritten letters for the princess following her shock health announcement. One letter from the public reads: "Your Royal Highness, I wish you from the depths of my heart a certain and lasting recovery from this treatment and my thoughts are with you at every moment."
In an emotional and heartfelt televised statement released to the world last night confirming her diagnosis, Kate spoke of "an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family". But in a sign of her incredible bravery, the princess issued a message of hope for those also facing their own battle, saying: "For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone."
Sitting outside on a dark brown park bench, in front of a lush spring backdrop of daffodils, the mum-of-three described her plight as "a huge shock" and confirmed she had, together with her husband Prince William, 41, personally informed their three children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight and Prince Louis, five of her diagnosis - but told them: "I am going to be ok".
King Charles, diagnosed with cancer in February, is said to be ’proud’ of his ’beloved’ daughter-in-law for her ’courage’ in speaking about her treatment and has remained in close contact during the past few weeks. Words of support also came Prince Harry and Meghan Markle who said: "We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace."
The form of cancer has not been disclosed but the future Queen began a course of preventative chemotherapy late in February, and is said to have a positive mindset for her recovery and is in good spirits, describing herself as "well and getting stronger every day". William and Kate have focused on their children, taking the time to sensitively share the state of the princess’s health with them.
Kensington Palace echoed Kate’s positivity in their own statement, saying: "The Princess will return to official duties when she is cleared to do so by her medical team. She is in good spirits and is focused on making a full recovery." Kate gave a detailed summary of her current condition in her emotional message, and in doing so, has been praised for ’fronting down’ tireless trolls and conspiracy theorists who have subjected her to a wild tirade of scrutiny in recent weeks.
In her recorded message, the princess also thanked the public for the “wonderful messages of support” since she was admitted to The London Clinic in January. At the time, Kensington Palace said Kate would remain in hospital for two weeks and would return to royal duties after Easter.
She was discharged after 13 days on January 29 and has since been recovering at the family home in Windsor. Following the princess’ cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment, there is currently no time frame for her to return to royal duties. Kate said she would now focus on her recovery and would "look forward to being back when I am able".
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