Princess Beatrice gives update on mum Sarah Ferguson's cancer battle in rare TV appearance
06.05.2024 - 17:55
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Princess Beatrice made an unexpected appearance on This Morning, where she provided a rare update on her mother's cancer battle.
The 35 year old Royal joined hosts Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle via video link from the top of the Empire State Building in New York for her first ever live TV interview.
She is currently in the US supporting the Outward Bound Trust, a cause dear to her late grandfather Prince Philip, reports the Mirror.
While there, Beatrice is also backing a group of young people planning to abseil down the iconic NYC skyscraper.
During the interview, the presenters took the chance to inquire about Fergie's health, who underwent surgery for breast cancer last year before being diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a type of skin cancer.
Beatrice reassured them: "She's doing really well, thank you Josie. She had a bumpy health scare last year but she's all clear now. But I think at 64, she's thriving, she's been through so much, but now she's coming into her own. We are just reminded when any parent or individual has a health scenario, you really need to get the checks that you need to get as early as you possibly can.
"And both my sister and I are so proud of her for taking those steps to get those checks."
The hosts then alluded to the other Royal Family health scares, with King Charles and the Princess of Wales also receiving cancer diagnoses this year and now undergoing treatment saying it had been tough going.
Beatrice responded: "I know. There's nothing more important than family."
Beatrice also shared her thoughts on her mum Fergie's surprising turn as a guest presenter on This Morning last year.
Fergie, alongside Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, surprised viewers when she gave callers relationship advice