'Family Unity Is Key': Sarah Ferguson Gives Update on Her Cancer Struggle and Offers Words of Hope for Kate Middleton

Sarah Ferguson dazzled at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on Thursday, May 23, where the former royal also gave an update on her skin cancer diagnosis from last December.

"This evening I am doing very well," the author shared on the red carpet while wearing a "stunning" and "whispy" Lilith Cocktail Dress. "I think that we've managed to get cancer in the right place, rather than cancer ruling me."

"I've put cancer in the corner," she added. "I think you always have to be aware. I think it's great to get checked for b----- cancer [and] melanoma. I think you just have to be very candid about it. I think a lot of people get very frightened to talk about these things. I'm very happy with my mastectomy and my b------, and just to talk about it."

The Duchess of York underwent a mastectomy in June 2023 to correct a previous b------ cancer diagnosis before being hit with the news of skin cancer shortly after last Christmas. Her former Royal Highness was also asked about the state of King Charles III and Kate, Princess of Wales' cancer battles, to which she offered words of hope.

"I think family unity is key… I think the key to life is that we all support each other," she continued. "And also forgiveness is a great thing. I think forgiveness of yourself and forgiveness of others."

On March 25, Ferguson shared a "touching" post on her Instagram in which she commended the future queen's courage for speaking candidly about her illness. "All my thoughts and prayers are with the Princess of Wales as she starts her treatment. I know she will be surrounded by the love of her family and everyone is praying for the best outcome."

She further stated: "As someone who has faced their own battles with cancer in recent months, I am full of admiration for the way she has spoken publicly about her diagnosis and know it will do a tremendous amount of good to raise awareness. I hope she will now be given the time, space and privacy to heal."

Fergie's red carpet appearance comes as a surprise and "relief" to many of her fans after her recent struggles with depression following her double cancer scare.

The ex-wife of Prince Andrew has reportedly, and perhaps understandably, been thinking about her own mortality and the fragility of life itself in the wake of her health problems. A source close to the ex-Duchess told an outlet in January that the last year has been like "the worst icing on the cake" for the former royal.

Daily Mirror reported on Ferguson's remarks.