Princess Kate Middleton sent a message of support to the athletes of Great Britain at the 2024 Paris Olympics amid her battle with cancer. “From all of us watching at home, congratulations to team GB,” Kate, 42, said in an Instagram video on Sunday, August 11, while her husband, Prince William , added, “Well done on all you’ve achieved. You’ve been an inspiration to us all.
” The pair stood side by side in the clip, with Kate donning a striped long-sleeve T-shirt and William, also 42, rocking a “Team GB” collared shirt. The video also featured several familiar faces, including Snoop Dogg and David Beckham, who gave thanks to the athletes. “Well done @teamgb, what an incredible journey!” the caption read.
“Every athlete showed immense dedication, heart and passion. You made us all so proud! Here’s to celebrating every triumph at @paris2024 and looking forward to more from @paralympicsgb_official later in the summer 🇬🇧🥇 .” A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales) Reports surface earlier this month that Kate, an avid sports fan, hoped to attend the Summer Olympics, but she ultimately did not make it to the Games.
Since the tournament kicked off in July, Great Britain has secured a total of 65 medals, winning 14 gold, 22 silver and 29 bronze. Kate has been keeping a low profile since revealing in March that she was diagnosed with cancer. When news broke of her health battle, the princess had not been seen publ.