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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan reportedly learned of Duchess Kate's cancer diagnosis through a television announcement.
Officials said times The couple, who have a strained relationship with the Prince of Wales, said they were not informed of Friday's statement in advance.
“Several sources have confirmed that no such conversation took place, and it is believed that Prince Harry learned of Kate's diagnosis on television at the same time as the rest of the world.”
Shortly after the announcement, the Sussexes issued a short statement saying: “We wish Kate and her family health and healing and hope that they can live in peace in their private lives.”
Kate, 42, bravely shared her health battle with the world in an emotional pre-recorded video, revealing that abdominal surgery on January 14 led to the discovery of cancer.
The mother-of-three said the diagnosis was a “huge shock” but that she was undergoing preventive chemotherapy and was “doing well and getting better every day”. That's what it means.
In a new statement released by Kensington Palace yesterday, Duchess Kate and Prince William said: “The Prince and Princess have both been deeply touched by the kind messages we have received from people here in the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world. “I will.”
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holly evansMarch 25, 2024 03:00
Nephew says King was frustrated that his recovery was taking 'longer than expected'
Peter Phillips, the king's nephew, said he was “frustrated” that Prince Charles' recovery was taking longer than he “would have liked”.
The Princess Royal's son said the monarch was in a “good mood” but was “urging” staff to allow him to return to royal duties after starting cancer treatment last month.
In a television interview, Mr Phillips told Sky News Australia:
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holly evansMarch 25, 2024 02:00
Online trolls continue to target Kate for 'not disclosing cancer diagnosis sooner'
The Princess of Wales has been “again victimized” by online trolls who criticize her for not disclosing her cancer diagnosis sooner, according to a leading social media expert.
The announcement comes after weeks of speculation and conspiracy theories about her absence from official duties.
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holly evansMarch 25, 2024 01:00
Former royal spokesperson says media speculation is 'the worst I've ever seen'
Paddy Harberson, who was previously the official spokesperson for Kate, Duchess Kate and the Prince of Wales, told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that whether social media or the mainstream media was to blame for the pressure. I was asked if there was one.
“Well, it feeds on itself,” he said.
“It's kind of a perpetual loop of doom. And it's the worst thing I've ever seen.”
But even without pressure, he said, the royal family would still have made the announcement in the same way.
(Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Wire)
“I'm absolutely convinced that if we hadn't gotten so crazy and obsessed with social media, if it hadn't been for the Mother's Day photo mistake, they would still be doing something like this.” ” he said of Duchess Kate's video statement on Friday. .
“They would have waited to make an announcement until last Friday, when school was dismissed.”
holly evansMarch 25, 2024 00:00
Everything we know about Kate's cancer diagnosis
lydia patrickMarch 24, 2024 23:00
“The Princess of Wales holds a mirror up to our flawed reality and her own weaknesses.”
In a carefully choreographed appearance, the Duchess sat gracefully and poised among spring daffodils as she told her story. She said it had been an “incredibly tough few months” and her cancer diagnosis was a “huge shock”. The princess spoke about being in the early stages of preventive chemotherapy treatment, and she addressed her “young family” who name-checked all the children, and her “fantastic medical team” before finishing, addressing everyone. It reminded me of that. Even though she has cancer, “you are not alone,” she assured them.
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“Kate mirrors our flawed reality and her own weaknesses.”
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lydia patrickMarch 24, 2024 22:00
Duchess Kate: Blake Lively and Owen Jones are among celebrities to apologize for conspiracy jokes
Celebrities and public figures have said they regret taking part in the online 'Where's Kate?' Speculation following the Princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis.
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lydia patrickMarch 24, 2024 19:30
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan reportedly discovered Duchess Kate's diagnosis on TV.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan reportedly found out about Duchess Kate's condition on TV at the same time as the rest of the nation.
A source told the Times: “It is understood that Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan were not informed of Duchess Kate's cancer diagnosis in advance.
“Several sources have confirmed that no such conversation took place, and it is believed that Prince Harry learned of Kate's diagnosis on television at the same time as the rest of the world.”
Shortly after announcing that the Princess of Wales had begun treatment with preventive chemotherapy, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said: “We wish Kate, Duchess of Wales and her family health and healing, and hope that they can undergo treatment privately and peacefully. “There is,” he said.
holly evansMarch 24, 2024 19:25
WATCH – US royal commentators discuss Duchess Kate's cancer diagnosis
lydia patrickMarch 24, 2024 19:00
How Charles and Kate supported each other in hospital before being diagnosed with cancer
King Charles' close relationship with his “beloved daughter-in-law” has become increasingly clear as the royal family faces a series of health issues.
Prince Charles is said to have driven to Windsor Castle to have lunch with the Duchess of Cambridge on Thursday, the day before she announced she had been diagnosed with the disease.
lydia patrickMarch 24, 2024 18:30
