Princess Kate received ‘tens of thousands’ of cards after cancer news | Royal | News

Kensington Palace has been flooded with “tens of thousands” of get well soon cards and gifts for Princess Kate after news about her cancer battle became public.

The royal had been away from public duties since January after undergoing planned abdominal surgery, however she released a video two months later explaining that cancer had been found.

Kate will remain out of the royal spotlight as she receives preventative chemotherapy and spends time recuperating at home with her family.

Palace staff have since been sent thousands of cards, letters and gifts from well-wishing members of the public sending their love and thoughts to the Princess.

Although the sheer volume of the correspondence has been overwhelming, staff told the Daily Mail that they aim to respond to everyone eventually.

Kate and her husband Prince William have their own private office at Kensington Palace but all royal post is dealt with by the Court Post Office.

Generally the Palace expect to be sent around 1,000 letters per week from members of the public, however Kate’s illness has surpassed all previous measures.

In her video message the Princess of Wales requested privacy for her and her family while she recovers, with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis continuing to attend school in Windsor.

The Mail reported that Kate has been seen out and about in the local area with her children, suggesting her treatment is progressing well.

Earlier this month a landmark report was launched by Kate’s early years “business taskforce”, however Kensington Palace have stated this should not be seen as her returning to work.

A senior royal aide added: “The Princess of Wales was the driving force behind the business task force. She has been kept up to date since the inception of the task force and she has read the report and been briefed on it.