Gary Lineker sends Kate Middleton message of support after cancer diagnosis

Gary Lineker has responded to the news that the Princess of Wales is undergoing cancer treatment. Kate Middleton announced the shock news on Friday in a pre-recorded video. "I wanted to take this opportunity for all your wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I have been recovering from surgery," she said. "It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I have had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful. "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. READ MORE: Kate Middleton announces she has cancer as princess issues health update - latest LIVE: Kate Middleton announces she has cancer "This of course came as a huge shock and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this carefully for the sake of our young family.

As you can imagine this has taken time, it has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment, but most importantly it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them and to reassure them that I am going to be okay. "We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment.

My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able, but for now I must focus on making a full