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Jersey's Bailiff and Chief Minister have shared messages of support to the Princess of Wales and her family on behalf of the island after she revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer.
Speaking in the video message recorded in Windsor last week, the princess said: “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous.
“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.
“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. As you can imagine, this has taken time.”
Responding to the news on Friday evening, the Bailiff, Sir Timothy Le Cocq said: “She has made her statement with clarity and dignity.
"The Prince and Princess of Wales are facing this challenge together with resolve and are working to protect their young family."
The Princess of Wales has spoken this evening of her cancer diagnosis.
— Bailiff of Jersey (@bailiffofjersey) March 22, 2024
She has made her statement with clarity & dignity.
As an island, we are behind her & her family & offer them our support and best wishes at this challenging time.
We all hope for a quick & full recovery.
“As an island, we are behind them and offer them our support and best wishes at this challenging time," he added.
“We all hope for a quick and full recovery.”
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham said: "My thoughts are with the Princess of Wales and her family following her cancer diagnosis.
"I join our Island community in wishing her a full and speedy recovery."
My thoughts are with the Princess of Wales and her family following her cancer diagnosis. I join our Island community in wishing her a full and speedy recovery. https://t.co/54OFbix5cz
— Dep. Lyndon Farnham (@lyndonfarnham) March 22, 2024
It comes after Buckingham Palace confirmed in February that King Charles III had been diagnosed with a form of cancer discovered during recent treatment for what was described as a "benign prostate enlargement".
The Palace said that His Majesty had now begun a "schedule of regular treatments" and would be postponing public-facing duties in the meantime.
Jersey's Bailiff, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, who was in attendance at the King's Coronation ceremony, sent a letter of support on behalf of the island at the time.
CLICK TO READ: The Bailiff's letter to the King.
That letter read: "Your people in Jersey have learned with concern the news regarding your Majesty's health.
"That You have chosen to make public your illness can only give hope and support to those who are facing similar challenges.
"May we assure you, Sir, that you are in the thoughts and in the prayers of the people of Jersey and we wish you well for a speedy and complete recovery."
Jersey wishes King Charles III well as he begins cancer treatment
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