First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelley have both sent their best wishes to the Princess of Wales following her cancer diagnosis. In a statement on Friday evening, Kate revealed she is undergoing treatment for cancer in an emotional video message and told others battling the disease “you are not alone”. The shock health news follows weeks of intense speculation and conspiracy theories on social media about the whereabouts and health of the future Queen.
Read more: Kensington Palace response to extent of Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis READ MORE: LIVE updates as Princess of Wales diagnosed with cancer In her message, Kate spoke about the “huge shock” of the medical development and how her family has experienced an “incredibly tough couple of months”. Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill wished the Princess of Wales a “speedy recovery”. In a post on X, Ms O’Neill said: “I am very sorry to hear the news of the Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis. “I send her my best wishes and the strength for her treatment, and a full and speedy recovery. A special word of thought to her young family at this challenging time.” Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie said: "Cancer is an invasive and insidious disease that many within our wider society face on a daily basis. They do so in private, surrounded by family and friend