Sarah Ferguson thanked a fan for their ‘cherished’ support in a heartwarming handwritten note – after receiving a letter from a fan following her cancer diagnosis.
The Duchess of York, 64, replied to the message of support with an adorable illustrated card showing corgis wearing crowns, dog collars and beds, as well as bones and tennis balls.
It also included a photo of Prince Andrew’s ex-wife lying in the grass with the late Queen Elizabeth’s royal pups – which she cared for.
Instagram account @theroyalmailboxwho shares their correspondence with royals and socialites, posted a photo of the exchange.
“I received this lovely response from Sarah, Duchess of York, regarding her cancer diagnosis,” the caption read. ‘This card is double-sided.’
The card featured a photo of Prince Andrew’s ex-wife lying in the grass with the late Queen Elizabeth’s royal pups – which she cared for
The card was sent on February 3 and the poster received a response on April 11.
The sweet message comes as the royal family has been dealing with health problems, with Sarah, King Charles III and the Princess of Wales all undergoing cancer treatment.
In January, the Duchess revealed that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just months after having a mastectomy for breast cancer.
Last month, the mother of Princess Beatrice and Eugenie said she was “full of admiration” for Kate Middleton for revealing her diagnosis.
Taking to social media, Prince Andrew’s ex-wife, known as Fergie, paid tribute to the mother-of-three, saying “everyone is praying for her.”
In a sincere way Instagram In a statement, the Duchess said: ‘All my thoughts and prayers are with the Princess of Wales as she begins her treatment.
“I know she will be surrounded by the love of her family and everyone is praying for the best outcome.
“As someone who has experienced her own battle with cancer in recent months, I am in awe of the way she has spoken publicly about her diagnosis.”
The Duchess of York, 64, replied to the message of support with an adorable illustrated note featuring corgis wearing crowns, dog collars and beds, as well as bones and tennis balls
Instagram account @theroyalmailbox, which shares their correspondence with royals and socialites, posted a photo of the exchange
Sarah herself was diagnosed with skin cancer just a few months after a mastectomy for breast cancer.
Speaking about Kate’s decision to reveal her own diagnosis, the Duchess added: I know it will do a huge amount of good to raise awareness.’
She concluded the message by saying, “I hope she now gets the time, space and privacy to heal.”
Fergie revealed her shock skin cancer diagnosis in January. The mother of two children had a number of moles removed during breast reconstruction last year, one of which turned out to be malignant.
The Duchess was described as being in ‘good spirits’ following the ‘disturbing’ news, which she was told just days after Christmas.
Sarah herself was diagnosed with skin cancer just a few months after a mastectomy for breast cancer. Pictured last month
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that can spread to other parts of the body, mainly caused by exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun or tanning beds.
People with fairer skin, a large number of moles and a family history of skin cancer are usually at greater risk of developing this.
Friends said at the time that Fergie is the ‘most resilient’ person they know and that she was already planning to resume her television career soon to encourage others to get themselves examined.
Friends said at the time that Fergie is the “most resilient” person they know. Pictured with her daughters in November
Sarah, King Charles III (right) and the Princess of Wales (left) are all undergoing cancer treatment
A friend told the Mail that the Duchess had been informed she needed ‘further investigation’ to ensure the case was caught at an early stage.
“Everyone hopes this is the case and the doctors hope they catch it early, but the melanoma is aggressive and they need to check everything again,” they said.
They added of Sarah: ‘She’s very resilient and she bounces back from things quite quickly, but two cancer diagnoses in six months, especially when she thought she was just getting over breast cancer, is a lot for anyone to deal with and to process. .
“You hope you beat it and then get something like this.
‘That’s why she wanted to go to Austria for a few weeks to sort everything out. She is now back home and the family has been very supportive.”
They also praised “her girls” – Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie – who they said had “been fantastic over the past six months.”
‘They have been absolutely brilliant with her breast cancer diagnosis. And they are already rallying behind her,” they said.
