Princess of Wales is wished a 'full recovery' by Gary Lineker as BBC host and ex-England star leads the well-wishes from the sporting world after Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis
- The Princess of Wales has announced she has been diagnosed with cancer
- Gary Lineker and others from the world of sport have wished her a 'full recovery'
- Follow here for live updates as Kate Middleton reveals health update
Gary Lineker and other members of the sporting world have sent their well wishes to the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, after she announced that she has been diagnosed with cancer, aged 42.
She revealed the news in a deeply emotional video message filmed at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.
Kensington Palace said it will not be sharing what type of cancer the Princess has been diagnosed with and asked people not to speculate.
The Princess said that the news had come as a 'huge shock' and that she and her husband Prince William 'have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.'
BBC Match of the Day host Lineker led the tributes from members of the sporting community, writing on X (formerly Twitter): 'Awful news. Wishing The Princess of Wales a full recovery.'
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The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer
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Gary Lineker wished the Princess a 'full recovery' as members from the sporting world sent their well-wishes
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Gary Lineker and the Football Association sent their best wishes to the Princess on Friday
The Football Association also wrote on X: 'Our thoughts are with the Princess of Wales, the Prince of Wales and their family. We send our very best wishes to the Princess for a full recovery.'
The England men's national side are currently in camp preparing for friendlies against Brazil on Saturday and Belgium next week.
The Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate took a moment to address the announcement in a press conference on Friday evening stating that he and his team were 'very upset' to hear the news while sending their 'best wishes' to the Princess and her family.
'We've heard the news about the Princess of Wales. We wish to send our best wishes to her and her family.
'It was a remarkably dignified statement. We have a close relationship with the family so we're very upset to hear the news. Hopefully everything goes well.'
It comes days after she and Prince William were pictured smiling after they left her favourite farm shop, Adelaide Cottage, in Windsor last Saturday.
Her cancer was discovered after she underwent abdominal surgery at the London Clinic in January.
The news comes after King Charles was also diagnosed with cancer in February, while Sarah, the Duchess of York is also battling skin cancer.
The Princess had urged fellow cancer sufferers to 'not lose hope' during the video. She stated 'you are not alone' before thanking members of the public for their support.
Former England and Great Britain hockey star, Sam Quek wrote on X: 'Wishing the Princess of Wales and all those suffering from the wretched disease that is Cancer, the very best in their own personal fights and recoveries.
She added with a 'love heart' emoji: 'In her words “Do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone." @KensingtonRoyal.'
In 2016, the Princess was selected by Queen Elizabeth to take over her duties as the Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
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England manager Gareth Southgate said he and his squad were 'very upset to hear the news'
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She is a long-time fan of tennis and is regularly seen soaking in the atmosphere at Wimbledon.
And the All England Club also sent their well-wishes, writing on X: 'The thoughts of everyone at the All England Club are with our Patron HRH The Princess of Wales, HRH The Prince of Wales and their family at this time.
'We wish The Princess of Wales the very best as she takes the time she needs to make a full recovery.'
'Everyone at England Rugby is wishing our Patron HRH The Princess of Wales a full and speedy recovery,' England Rugby wrote on X, while adding a 'rose' emoji.
Ex-Lionesses star Eni Aluko also wrote: 'We should have suspected and respected this sad news. All of the people prying into Catherine’s health and life like she’s public property, should hang their heads in shame.
'Only prayers and love for The Princess of Wales full and speedy recovery.'
Former US Open champion, Justin Rose, delivered his well wishes to the Princess, writing on X: 'Thoughts and prayers are with the Princess of Wales and her family at this very difficult time. The entire country will be wishing her a full and speedy recovery.'
Former England Cricketer Michael Vaughan said: 'We are all thinking of you and all your family xxx.'
During the video, which was filmed by BBC Studios, she said: 'In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was noncancerous.
'The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present.'
'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,' she explained.
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Justin Rose and Eni Aluko also delivered messages of support to the Princess of Wales
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The Prince and Princess of Wales were seen together last week as William went to the The Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey
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The Princess of Wales said her family (pictured together on December 25) 'need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment'
'This, of course, came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.'
She added: 'As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment.
'But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be OK.'
'As I have said to them, I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal, in my mind, body and spirits.'
A spokesperson from Kensington Palace said: 'She is hugely grateful to the medical team for the care they are providing to her. She now needs time, space and privacy to complete her treatment and make a full recovery.'