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Celebrities and notable figures are showing support forKate Middleton.

After months of speculation and wide-ranging conspiracy theories due to her absence, Princess Catherine confirmed she had been diagnosed with cancer.

On Friday, in a video statementsharedacross networks and social media, Kate confirmed that during her successful “major abdominal surgery,” it was found that “cancer had been present.”

She began “preventative chemotherapy” and said she andPrince Williamdid “everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.”

Kate assured viewers that she was “getting stronger every day” as she will focus on making a full recovery, and the public’s “love, support, and kindness” serves as “a great source of comfort and reassurance.”

Here are some of the celebrities and notable figures who have spoken out in support of Princess Catherine’s announcement:

King Charlesand Queen Camilla

Prince Harryand Meghan Markle

PresidentJoe Bidenand Jill Biden

James Middleton

Gwyneth Paltrow

Halsey

Olivia Munn

Jamie Lee Curtis

Shannen Doherty

Katie Couric

Hoda Kotb

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Billie Jean King

Mia Farrow

You can watch Kate Middleton’s completestatementhere.

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kate in striped top sitting on a bench with trees and flowers in the background

kate and william walking with their children at a royal event

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seated, clapping, Meghan in a strapless top

Joe Biden and Jill Biden standing together, Joe in a suit with a tie and Jill in a green dress and jacket

james walking alongside kate

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Woman with short hair and tattoos wearing a tank top and jeans, holding a glass, at a sports event

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Jamie Lee Curtis wearing a long-sleeved black dress, standing confidently on the red carpet

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