Jonathan Pryce says he can't blame the royal family for Duchess Kate's conspiracy theories
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It has been revealed why the Princess of Wales did not have her husband by her side in the video revealing her cancer diagnosis.
Sitting on a bench surrounded by greenery in the grounds of Windsor Castle, the Duchess cuts a solitary portrait as she tells the world that she is undergoing preventive chemotherapy.
Many wondered why Prince William wasn't in the emotional video, but a palace source told People: “This is a message about health from the Princess, and she personally sent the message.'' I wanted to deliver this personally.”
However, Duchess Kate mentioned her husband during her two-minute speech, saying: “William and I are doing everything we can to handle and manage this privately for the benefit of our young family.'' I have done so,” he said.
A palace source said the Prince had been “very supportive” and added: “Prince William is extremely proud of the courage and strength his wife has shown, not just this week but since her surgery in January. “I have,” he added.
The King and Princess of Wales have stepped back from royal duties as a series of health concerns rock the royal family.
The Queen attended the historic Royal Maundy service at Worcester Cathedral on Thursday on behalf of King Charles, who was absent from the service with “great sadness” as he continues to undergo cancer treatment.
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After the baptism service, the Queen was flooded with messages of goodwill for the King and Duchess Kate.
The Queen, who represented her husband at the historic royal christening, was inundated with messages of well wishes for the King and Queen of Wales.
Camilla was asked to take over the public support of some of Worcester Cathedral's congregations, where she presented Maundy money to prominent local figures in recognition of their service.
And as she met well-wishers outside and went for a short walk, she was given a card for her daughter-in-law as others told the royal family they were thinking of her. Ta.
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Kate's diagnosis sparks a surge in visits to NHS and cancer charity websites
In a video statement released on Friday night, Kate announced that she had started preventive chemotherapy and told other cancer patients: “You are not alone.”
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Some cancer patients find it difficult to tell their family and friends.
Anthony Bridges hasn't stopped talking about prostate cancer since he found out he had prostate cancer six years ago. He immediately told his Facebook friends about it.
Now, the 68-year-old Georgia man is spending his time working with other men to encourage them to talk to their doctors about getting tested.
Not everyone wants to share, for cultural reasons, privacy reasons, or just because they don't want to talk about it. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin kept quiet about prostate cancer, even from President Joe Biden. And just recently, Princess Kate of Wales waited several weeks before publicly disclosing her cancer.
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Princess of Wales: Kate Middleton and her life over the years
Born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton in January 1982 in Reading, England, the former Duchess of Cambridge grew up in the affluent area of Bucklebury, Berkshire, and has two siblings, Pippa, 39, and James, 35.
She is the eldest of three children, and her parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, are former British Airways flight attendants who founded Party Pieces in 1987, selling party supplies for children.
Although the Middleton family had ties to the royal family and the British nobility, the Middleton family itself had no aristocratic background, and the British press often referred to Duchess Kate as a “commoner” who married into the royal family.
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Prince William and Duchess Kate visit Prince Harry during cancer treatment: “I'm not interested in drama''
According to a report in the Daily Beast, an unidentified friend of the couple said it was clear the couple wanted “peace and quiet… Prince Harry's visit, with all its drama, would be the opposite.” he said.
Another friend of Prince William and Duchess Kate said: “They have come to terms with their estrangement from Prince Harry and are content to let their sleeping dogs lie.”
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The British Royal Family has learned that if you don't fill in the information gaps, someone else will.
On February 27, speculation about the whereabouts of Britain's Princess of Wales caused a media frenzy when the hashtag #WhereIsKate exploded online. It opened up a rabbit hole of amateur detective work, memes, bizarre theories and jokes, mixed with genuine concern for Kate's health, until she announced last week that she was recovering from cancer. Many people fell into it.
The episode provided a lesson for the royal family and others in the modern world of online media. This means that when your silence creates an information vacuum, others rush to fill it. And the results may be troubling.
“The royal ethos is never to complain and never to explain,” says Ellie Hall, a journalist who specializes in covering the British monarch and her court. “That just doesn't work in the digital age. It doesn't take much to get something crazy going.”
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend Easter service in Windsor
This appearance will be the first major event for Charles, 75, since he was diagnosed with cancer in February.
Officials announced Tuesday that Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla will attend Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel with other members of the royal family.
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King Charles misses pre-Easter service due to cancer treatment, emphasizes importance of kindness
King Charles III on Thursday emphasized the importance of friendship and acts of kindness in a recorded message delivered at a traditional pre-Easter church service, which was postponed as the king continues to undergo cancer treatment. was absent.
Queen Camilla represented her husband at the royal christening at Worcester Cathedral, presenting a bag of specially minted coins to those honored for their public service. This event is held each year on the Thursday before Easter, known as Maundy Thursday in the UK.
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'Kate will be overjoyed': Queen Camilla receives poster expressing love to Princess of Wales
The Queen said the Princess of Wales would be “excited” after receiving posters from members of the public with messages of love for her.
Camilla was greeted by thousands of well-wishers when she visited the farmers' market in Shrewsbury town center on Wednesday.
While the Queen was out for a walk, two young girls handed her a poster decorated with stars and hearts, with the message: “Sending love to Kate, Duchess of Cambridge.”
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Important lessons William and Harry should learn from history
A new biography of George VI and Elizabeth draws unavoidable parallels between Wallis Simpson and Meghan Markle's destructive influence on the monarchy then and now.
But Anna Pasternak argues that the past tells us that what we should really be concerned about is the future king's relationship with his brother…
Pain and hurt are not privileges, and serious illness is a poignant reminder to families that life is too precious to hold grudges.
William and Harry and the history lessons they need to get back on track
A new biography of George VI and Elizabeth draws unavoidable parallels between Wallis Simpson and Meghan Markle's destructive influence on the monarchy then and now. But Anna Pasternak argues that the past tells us that what we should really be concerned about is the relationship between the future king and his brother…
Maryam Zakir Hussain March 28, 2024 23:00