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  • Statement on Princess of Wales

    Date published: 22 March 2024

    First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have sent their best wishes to the Princess of Wales following her recent cancer diagnosis.

    First Minister, Michelle O’Neill said:

    “I was very sorry to hear of the Princess of Wales’ illness and I want to wish her well with her ongoing medical treatment and a full and speedy recovery.”

    Deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly said:

    “I would like to send my warmest wishes to the Princess of Wales as she undergoes treatment following her recent surgery and diagnosis. Like so many others in Northern Ireland, I will be keeping her and her young family in my thoughts in the weeks and months ahead.”

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