The BBC has responded robustly to complaints that its coverage of Kate Middleton‘s cancer diagnosis was “excessive and insensitive.”
22.03.2024 - 21:51 / justjared.com
Princess Catherine (aka Kate Middleton) is speaking out about her health following weeks of speculation and public concern, and she revealed that she’d been diagnosed with cancer.
On Friday (March 22), the 42-year-old Princess of Wales issued a recorded public statement on social media revealing that the cancer was found after she underwent a “major abdominal surgery” earlier this year.
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“At the time it was thought that my condition was noncancerous. The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present,” she said. Her medical team recommended “a course of preventative chemotherapy,” and she is “in the early stages of that treatment.”
She said, “It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I’ve had a fantastic medical team who’ve taken great care of me.”
The Princess assured everyone that she was getting stronger but was taking time to recover. She added that, “It has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis [her children] in a way that is appropriate for them and to reassure them that I’m going to be ok. As I’ve said to them, I am well and getting stronger every day.”
“This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,” she said, asking for privacy at this time.
Princess Catherine thanked her family and everyone for the support that she’s received.
“We hope that you’ll understand that as a family we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment,” she said, adding that she’d return to work when she was able.
If you were unaware, the 42-year-old Princess of
The BBC has responded robustly to complaints that its coverage of Kate Middleton‘s cancer diagnosis was “excessive and insensitive.”
began dating Prince William in 2003 following their meeting at St. Andrews University in Scotland.The couple subsequently married in 2011 after several years of courtship, later welcoming children Prince George, 10, Prince Louis, 5, and Princess Charlotte, 8. Because of her longterm bond with William, 41, the now-Princess of Wales, 42, had been thrust into the spotlight as a young adult, having an up and down relationship with the British press.
, revealed that she is , many expressed that they had joked about her whereabouts. But being sensitive to her privacy doesn't mean we shouldn't still be skeptical where appropriate and always try to separate fact from fabrication. Which is why eagle-eyed viewers noticed that news photo/video source Getty had flagged the video in which Middleton revealed her cancer diagnosis with a warning.…a warning, not a fraud sticker, people! Yes, Getty noted that the video was supplied by the Palace, rather than taken by one of their own hired videographers.
Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis after he resurfaced rumors that Prince William had an alleged affair with British aristocrat Rose Hanbury. The “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” host, 59, spent two minutes discussing his comments during Monday night’s episode.
Martin Kemp has shared a previously unseen photo of Kate Middleton as he shared his support amid her cancer treatment. The Princess of Wales revealed she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy in an emotional video message on Friday following abdominal surgery earlier this year.
Kate Middleton and Prince William will be spending some much-needed quality time at Sandringham this Easter.The Prince and Princess of Wales left Adelaide Cottage in Windsor via helicopter on Saturday with their children — Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5 — to head towards Anmer Hall, located on the Sandringham Estate, Entertainment Tonight reports.Middleton, 42, revealed on Friday that she has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment after doctors discovered the cancer during her planned abdominal surgery.The family will spend Easter break at the estate, where they’re expected to see King Charles III, 75, who is also battling cancer.Understandably, the Waleses will stray from tradition this year by not joining the rest of the royal family for Easter services.Instead, they will spend the long Easter weekend together behind closed doors.Charles, for his part, is set to attend a small Easter service with family that’s set to be of much smaller scale than in previous years.It’s unclear if the entire family will unite for a publicized church service this year.Kensington Palace declined to comment.While initial palace guidance said that the Princess won’t return to royal duties until after Easter, it’s now been said that she won’t return to the royal fold until after she’s given the all clear by her doctors.“The Princess will return to official duties when she is cleared to do so by her medical team,” a palace spokesperson said following Middleton’s cancer announcement.“She is in good spirits and is focused on making a full recovery.”The mother-of-three had already stepped back from her duties after having the abdominal surgery in January for what she thought, at the time, was a non-cancerous
Prince William and Kate Middleton are not planning on reuniting with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during his upcoming visit to the UK in May, it is reported.The rather frosty relationship between the Waleses and the Sussexes had begun to thaw in recent days with Harry and Meghan reaching out following the news of Kate's cancer diagnosis.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex issued a statement hours after Kate's announcement, saying: "We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace." However, despite these recent gestures, it is reported that Kate and William are not planning on reconciling with Harry and Meghan and it's unlikely they will see Harry when he's next in the UK. Sources close to the Prince and Princess of Wales have told The Telegraph that with both Kate and King Charles battling cancer, their "Harry problem" is the last thing on their minds.They added that that William "has always done all he can to protect his family," to ensure Kate's privacy and protect that of their three children.
10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.And while it would be nice to see the feuding brothers bury the hatchet as the Princess of Wales undergoes cancer treatment, sources say it would be wishful thinking to expect to see William and Harry meet up.Insiders told the Telegraph that it’s unlikely the Waleses will reconcile with Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, should the pair come to London together.According to the outlet, sources close to the Prince and Princess claim that with both Middleton, 42, and King Charles III battling cancer, their “Harry problem” is the last thing on their minds. Sources say that William, 41, “has always done all he can to protect his family,” and will do whatever it takes to maintain his wife’s privacy throughout her treatment.While Harry’s rumored trip is still unconfirmed, it’s believed that celebrations will take place at St.
Kate Middleton‘s controversial uncle Gary Goldsmith issued a groveling apology on Saturday following the publication of an interview mere hours after the Princess of Wales announced her cancer diagnosis. “As many will have seen, I am featured in Saturday’s ‘Times Magazine’. This interview and shoot was done over a week ago and went to print before I was aware of the sad news regarding my niece Kate,” Goldsmith, 58, wrote on X.“My thoughts and prayers are with Kate and the wider family at this difficult time and deeply upset at the timing of this article,” he continued, adding that he hoped the announcement “draws a line over the continued speculation and horrible conspiracies.” “Let’s give Kate, William & the children time and show some love back,” he concluded.Several royal watchers on X seemed livid with the statement.
Former Royal correspondent Jennie Bond has condemned the "social media trolls" behind recent "ghastly" rumours about the Royal family and praised Kate Middleton as "courageous," after she publicly announced she had cancer in an unprecedented and deeply moving video message to the nation on Friday evening.The Princess of Wales, 42, said her abdominal surgery in January was a "success," but added that whilst medical tests at the time did not find cancer; unfortunately follow-up assessments have now confirmed its presence, and she will now undergo "preventative chemotherapy" to tackle the condition.The type and severity of the Princess' cancer has not been made public at this stage. Within hours of the Princess' announcement, thousands of people from across the UK, the Commonwealth and beyond took to social media to send their best wishes to the Princess, her husband Prince William, and the couple's three young children, whilst several journalists and royal correspondents have spoken of how "brave" and unusual it is for a Princess to share such a detailed insight into her health, especially amid bizarre and "absurd" rumours that have been circling online in recent weeks.
Blake Lively is expressing her regret for a joke she made about Kate Middleton.
Blake Lively is sorry for being a “Gossip Girl.”The 36-year-old actress issued a statement Friday on her Instagram Story expressing regret over poking fun at Kate Middleton’s Photoshop fail prior to the Princess of Wales, 42, revealed her cancer diagnosis. “I’m sure no one cares today but I feel like I have to acknowledge this,” Lively wrote hours after Kensington Palace released Middleton’s video announcement.
is finally speaking out.More than two months after Kensington Palace announced that the Princess of Wales would be taking time away from her royal duties to recover from , we have the first statement from Kate Middleton herself.The palace released a two-minute video on Friday, March 21, in which the 42-year-old speaks directly to camera about the details of her surgery, recovery, and current health status.Middleton reveals that after a successful abdominal surgery, her medical team found that cancer was present in her body. At the insistence of her doctors, the princess says that she has just begun a course of preventive chemotherapy treatment. She and William, she adds, have been taking the past few weeks to explain the situation to their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.“As I’ve said to them, I am well,” says Middleton.
The Princess of Wales has been diagnosed with cancer with the royal announcing in an emotional video she is in the early stages of undergoing preventative chemotherapy treatment.
The Princess of Wales has revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer.
The Princess of Wales has paid tribute to her husband after revealing that she is undergoing treatment for cancer.
Kate Middleton has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy.
“making light” of the Princess of Wales’s health and well-being, saying they’ll soon feel “horrifically ashamed” of their behavior.“I know somebody that goes to school with her children,” she told Sky News.“I also have another contact in the area, and they have both said that they have seen her and that the neighborhood is fiercely protective of her.”“They think that all this speculation is ridiculous and unfair, based on the information they have,” she continued.
Jemima Goldsmith, a journalist and screenwriter, has furiously defended Kate Middleton following "cruel" jokes about her relationship with Prince William. Kate underwent abdominal surgery on January 16 and had to take a back seat from royal duties while she recovered. Conspiracy theories have since been flying around on Kate's whereabouts and condition, with the Photoshop error this month fuelling rumours even further.
Prince William is visiting Sheffield today, Tuesday 19 March, to join locals in discussions to end homelessness. The Prince of Wales, 41, is back to work after the first video footage emerged of his wife Kate Middleton after her surgery.