Well-wishers give messages of support to the Queen
Thousands of well-wishers gather to see Her Majesty during tour of Shrewsbury Farmers’ Market
India McTaggart, Entertainment & Royal Correspondent
The Queen has said that the Princess of Wales is “thrilled” by all the support she has received since announcing she is undergoing treatment for cancer.
She made the comment during a tour of the Shrewsbury Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, where thousands of well-wishers had gathered to see her.
Speaking to two young girls who had hand-drawn get well soon cards for the Princess, the Queen said: “I know that Catherine is thrilled by all the kind wishes and support.”
The Queen also promised Lois, six, and Harriet, 10, that she would transport the letters “carefully” for the Princess.
She was responding to Harriet’s apology that the cards, which they had drawn on Tuesday, had become “a bit creased” in the wind.
The Queen receives artwork of herself and her husband the King from a member of the public Credit: Chris Jackson
“I’ll take them carefully and will make sure she knows they’re coming,” the Queen responded, leaning in to speak to the two girls.
Speaking after, Harriet said: “We heard the news and I wanted to hold the poster up to show my love to Kate.”
Lucy Waterston, their mother, who did not think the Queen would even get to see the cards, said: “She said she certainly will send her love.”
She said her daughters are on half-term and had prepared the signs in advance on Tuesday.
The well wishes come after the Princess revealed in a personal video message last week that she is currently receiving the “early stages” of preventative chemotherapy.
Her and the King are currently both undergoing treatment for cancer and have therefore postponed any public duties for the time being.
Another well-wisher sent their “best wishes to His Majesty”, to which the Queen responded “thank you”.
The Queen also thanked a woman who said she was “thinking of her” during this time.
Speaking after she left, Joanne Morris, 65, said: “She’s got a lot on and it’s a big thing – you think it’s an easy job but it must be very very tiring.”
More than 2,000 people came out to catch a glimpse of the Queen on her first engagement meeting the public since the Princess’s announcement.
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