After Kate Middleton, 42, shocked the world by revealing her cancer diagnosis in an emotional video posted on the Instagram page she shares with her husband on March 22, the Prince and Princess of Wales are speaking out for the first time with a new joint statement.
This past Sunday, a spokesperson from Kensington Palace exclusively told TIME that Princess Catherine and Prince William, 41, are grateful for the outpouring of support they’ve received following the announcement.
The official statement reads: “The Prince and Princess are both enormously touched by the kind messages from people here in the U.K., across the Commonwealth, and around the world in response to Her Royal Highness’ message. They are extremely moved by the public's warmth and support and are grateful for the understanding of their request for privacy at this time.”