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The Archbishop of Canterbury speaks of bravery and compassion of the Princess of Wales

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22nd March 2024

The Archbishop of Canterbury has praised the bravery of the Princess of Wales as she shared her cancer diagnosis.

The Most Reverend Justin Welby said his prayers were with Catherine, William and their children as they dealt with the news of the illness.

And he added ”I take this opportunity to praise her for her spirit of optimism in the face of such difficult news, and am pleased to hear that she is feeling stronger every day. Her bravery in sharing in this way and her continued commitment to supporting others speaks to her compassion and sense of service.”

In her statement, the Princess had reached out to others being treated, telling them ”you are not alone”.

The Archbishop of Canterbury also said ”I join the whole country, and the world, in praying for her full recovery.”

The Princess of Wales said that cancer had been found in tests following her major abdominal surgery in January.

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.