DIRECT. Kate Middleton has cancer: “I will get through it…” The princess has started preventive chemotherapy
Type of cancer, chemotherapy, treatment… the 10 questions that arise about Kate Middleton's state of health
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Charles and Kate with cancer: how the British monarchy is adapting
King Charles III and Princess Kate, the wife of the heir to the British throne, are both suffering from cancer and are therefore forced to withdraw from the public activities of the royal family. Charles III was diagnosed with cancer in early February. The functions of the British monarch are essentially ceremonial. He also has diplomatic functions. He continues to carry out some official functions, such as meetings with the prime minister and foreign diplomats, in person or by video conference. Kate is a major asset to the British monarchy. She is particularly active on the theme of early childhood. From January, William reduced his schedule due to the operation his wife underwent, and in order to take care of their three young children. However, he will continue to work while his wife is receiving treatment.
Kate Middleton asks for respect for her privacy
Kate spoke of her “huge shock” and explained that the family would “need time”. She asked that their privacy be respected. The Princess of Wales has not been seen in public since Christmas. Rumors have been rife since that date to explain this absence. The royal family is more transparent compared to the time of Elizabeth II. During the Queen's time, no health problems had been made public.
What is “preventative chemotherapy” that Kate Middleton follows?
Kate spoke of her “huge shock” and explained that the family would “need time”. The princess is undergoing preventive chemotherapy. This treatment is usually offered after an operation to reduce the risk of cancer returning and spreading in the body via the spread of cancer cells in the blood. According to the British agency PA, Kate began treatment at the end of February.
Joe Biden's “prayers”
US President Joe Biden said on X “praying”, with his wife Jill, for the recovery of Princess Kate.
Emmanuel Macron: “Your strength and resilience inspire us all”
“Your strength and resilience inspire us all,” wrote Emmanuel Macron on the social network X.
Your Highness,
In this difficult period you are going through, Brigitte and I wish you a full recovery.
Your strength and resilience inspire us all.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) March 22, 2024
“I’m fine,” assures Kate Middleton
If Kate Middleton appears tired and drawn in the video posted online Friday evening, Kate Middleton assures that she is “fine”.
A third case of cancer in the British royal family since the start of the year
The British royal family is having an extremely trying start to the year: a month and a half after the announcement of Charles III's cancer, Princess Kate, the wife of his eldest son William, also suffered from this disease. Before Charles and Kate, Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew, also said in January that she had malignant melanoma, a serious skin cancer.
A message from Harry and Meghan
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wish for Princess Kate's “healing”. “We wish health and healing to Kate and the family, and hope that they can recover (in a) private and peaceful manner,” they said in a statement sent on behalf of the couple, who live in California . In February, the Duke of Sussex traveled alone to England after his father, King Charles III, was diagnosed with cancer. Prince Harry has given up his royal obligations and has been living with Meghan in California since 2020.
King Charles III 'proud of Kate's courage'
King Charles III is “proud of the courage” shown by Princess Kate, the wife of his eldest son William, in revealing that she suffers from cancer, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. “Her Majesty is very proud of Catherine for the courage she showed in speaking as she did,” said a palace spokesperson, adding that the sovereign had “remained in close contact with her daughter-in-law beloved throughout these last weeks.
“Kate, you are not alone”
Kate Middleton's cancer announcement is on the front page of all the British tabloids this morning. “Kate, you are not alone” title for example The Sun . The Times retains the optimistic words of the princess: “I will get through this”, headlines the daily. This sentence spoken by Kate, “I'm going to be OK” is also on the front page of Daily Mail . The word “shock” returns to the front pages of several tabloids.
Kate Middleton has not made public the nature of the cancer she suffers from
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Kate Middleton's video message
It was with a video on Kensington Palace social networks, filmed on Wednesday by the BBC and posted online late Friday, that Kate Middleton announced she had cancer.
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The day after Kate Middleton's announcement, who revealed she was battling cancer, follow all the reactions on ladepeche.fr, this Saturday March 23, 2024.