Sarah Ferguson is "full of admiration" for Kate as she sends an emotional message of support after the Princess of Wales's cancer diagnosis.
On Friday, Princess Kate released a video message announcing that she has been diagnosed with cancer.
The Duchess of York sent her "thoughts and prayers" to the princess as she continues her chemotherapy in a social media post.
Fergie said: "All my thoughts and prayers are with the Princess of Wales as she starts her treatment.
Sarah Ferguson sent a message of support on social media for Princess Kate
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"I know she will be surrounded by the love of her family and everyone is praying for the best outcome.
"As someone who has faced their own battles with cancer in recent months, I am full of admiration for the way she has spoken publicly about her diagnosis and know it will do a tremendous amount of good to raise awareness.
"I hope she will now be given the time, space and privacy to heal."
Following Princess Kate's abdominal operation in January, tests found that there was cancer present although they previously believed that the condition was non-cancerous.
— Sarah Ferguson (Fergie) (@SarahTheDuchess) March 25, 2024
This year the Princess of Wales, King Charles and Sarah Ferguson have all been diagnosed with cancer.
The Duchess of York was diagnosed with skin cancer in January just six months after she was treated for breast cancer.
Princess Kate and King Charles have chosen not to disclose the type of cancer they have.
Following her diagnosis, Sarah Ferguson pleaded with the public not to skip their cancer health checks in a bid to raise public awareness.
The Princess of Wales is receiving preventative chemotherapy treatmentKensington PalaceThe duchess, 64, who took to Instagram to talk about her cancer diagnosis, warned that "days could be the difference between life and death."
The duchess said: "I would like to urge anyone who is able to be diligent with their health checkup.
"I’m determined to do whatever I can to help raise awareness by sharing my experience.
"I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, this year and had it not been for the diligence and care of my physicians, my situation could have been so much worse."
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Sarah Ferguson was recently diagnosed with skin cancerGettyPrincess Kate also encouraged people who have been diagnosed with cancer to "not lose faith."
In her video message, she said: "At this time, I am also thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone."
The princess's announcement has sparked a surge in visits to Macmillan Cancer Support’s online website.
Macmillan's support pages saw the highest number of weekend visits following Kate's video message since Covid.