‘She’s the best of the royals’: Nigel Farage left ‘really upset’ by Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis

Farage heaped praise on the Princess, saying she is ‘the best of the royals’ after the announcement left a nation reeling.

“I suspect my reaction was the same as a huge number of people”, he said.

“I felt really quite emotional about it. She’s a mother with three kids, a beautiful woman who is doing an amazing job for the country.

“She is the best of the royals. I just felt very sad and very emotional.

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“We live our lives in the Royal Family. Any happiness or sadness in the Royal Family reminds us of things in our lives.

“I’m really upset.”

Speaking in the video message recorded on Wednesday in Windsor, 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.”

Kate, who is casually dressed in the video and sitting on a bench, added: “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 OK.

“As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.”

Kate ended her video message by saying: “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 recovery.

“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.”