King and supportive Sarah bond over battles with cancer

THE King and Sarah Ferguson have been supporting each other over their cancer battles, it can be revealed.

- Russell Myers

Charles and the Duchess of York have exchanged heartfelt letters with one another following their individual diagnoses with the cruel disease.

The 75-year-old monarch was the first to reach out to Fergie, after she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.

Charles wrote to the 64-year-old again when, shortly after Christmas, she was dealt another devastating blow and diagnosed with skin cancer.

The Duchess has since written to the King to express her best wishes and solidarity with him after he was diagnosed with a form of cancer. The monarch started treatment this week at a London hospital.

A source said: "The King and Sarah are incredibly fond of one another and they have bonded over their respective cancer diagnosis with an exchange of letters." At a cancer charity fundraiser in Palm Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, Fergie shared a touching tribute to the King.

In her first public appearance since her second cancer diagnosis, she said: "I want to thank you all for your kindness in supporting my family members who are going through a hard time.