A spokesperson from Kensington Palace said that the Prince and Princess of Wales are deeply moved by the kind messages they’ve received after Catherine’s cancer diagnosis.

VIDEO: Full message from Princess of Wales

The statement on Saturday also mentioned that they were thankful that the public respected their request for privacy.

Catherine shared in a video message on Friday that she had started treatment.

She learned about her diagnosis after tests conducted following abdominal surgery revealed that cancer was present.

A representative from Kensington Palace stated, “Both the Prince and Princess are deeply moved by the supportive messages from people in the UK, across the Commonwealth, and around the world following Her Royal Highness’s message.”

“They are very touched by the warmth and support from the public and appreciate everyone’s understanding of their need for privacy during this time.”

The statement indicates that we won’t hear from the prince and princess for some time. It’s both a thank-you and a polite request for privacy, as they express that they’re done discussing the diagnosis publicly and would like to be left alone.

It’s also a recognition of the overwhelmingly positive reaction to Catherine’s video message.

Social media has been a source of toxicity for the princess lately, with wild rumors and gossip circulating about her condition.

Their recent “thank you” statement marks the end of this phase regarding the princess’s diagnosis, and Kensington Palace hopes it will end all the speculation.

The royal couple, their children, and their team have had a difficult few weeks trying to address and minimize the gossip and rumors, which unfortunately proved impossible.

The statement acknowledges the worldwide interest in the princess’s condition, mentioning the UK, the Commonwealth, and the global community.

However, the most significant part of the statement may be its closing words, which directly appeal to privacy as they seek to retreat from the public eye. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis began their Easter holiday from school on Friday.

They won’t be back in school until April 17, and it’s unlikely we’ll see or hear from the family during this break. They’ve emphasized that this time is for their family, and they’ll fiercely protect their privacy.

The main part of any royal Easter is typically the church service on Easter Sunday, where many royals gather at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor.

Prince William and Catherine have already announced that they won’t be attending the service this year. However, we might see King Charles III leading the family to church.

Buckingham Palace has expressed hope that he will be able to join the family next weekend.

The King has said he is “so proud” of his “beloved daughter-in-law” and that he and Camilla are in the “closest contact” with her.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reported to have privately reached out to Catherine and William, along with releasing a statement wishing her “health and healing” and expressing the hope for her to recover “privately and in peace”.

Almost all of Sunday’s newspapers feature reactions to the news of the Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis as their main headline.

The Sunday Express described “a nation touched” by the “courage and dignity” of Catherine, while The Daily Star Sunday recounted some of the speculation about her health before the announcement, noting that celebrities had now “rushed to apologize.”

Royal commentator Paddy Harverson, formerly the official spokesman for William and Catherine, told the BBC that he didn’t believe the Royal Family was more “fragile” because of the recent illnesses.

He mentioned on the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg program, “We simply have to accept the new reality that there are fewer of them.”

“And so everyone needs to understand that they will still be active, they will overcome this. I am very confident that the King, whom I know well, is incredibly strong, resilient, and spiritually grounded, so I believe he will overcome this.”