Friday March 22, 2024, Kate Middleton announced, via a video on social networks, have cancer. A surprising announcement after numerous mysteries surrounding an abdominal operation and numerous theories regarding its absence, which the controversy surrounding the retouched photograph has fueled. In fact, the Princess of Wales explained that she had been in convalescence before starting treatment. His public announcement quickly sparked reactions, from simple British subjects to the king himself. “Her Majesty is very proud of Catherine for the courage she showed speaking as she did”, said the Buckingham Palace spokesperson. He then declared that Charles III is “stay in close contact with his beloved daughter-in-law throughout these last few weeks”, as she began preventative chemotherapy. For the moment, no details have been given on the type of cancer from which the mother of young George, Charlotte and Louis suffers.
Cascading cancer announcements in the English royal family
There is news that we would like not to hear, and the news of cancer is one of them. It is therefore a triple whammy affecting the British royal family. It’s first Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew, who announced that she was suffering from serious skin cancer. Shortly after, King Charles III, himself, had publicly confided that he had been diagnosed with a form of cancer during his prostate surgery on February 5, 2024. In the midst of his fight against the disease, the 75-year-old sovereign nevertheless wanted to support his eldest son and his family during this heavy ordeal that they are going through in turn. He and his wife, Queen Camilla, “will continue to bring their love to the whole family and their support during this difficult time”, commented Buckingham’s spokesperson. For her part, it was her niece, Eugénie of York, who spoke on Thursday March 21, 2024, in order to reassure admirers of the Crown. “He is doing well”, commented the young mother on camera. While attending a charity event, she added that Charles III “would be very proud today because the association is very close to his heart”. Although his state of health appears to be stable, the son of Queen Elizabeth II had to give up his public obligations, thus letting the rest of the royal family take over.