The Princess of Wales reveals she has cancer in an unprecedented video address. Kate Middleton, with voice breaking with emotion, delivers an incredible message of hope to fellow cancer sufferers and the nation.
READ MORE: Princess Catherine reveals she has cancer in brave announcement .As the world reels from the shock announcement that the Princess of Wales has cancer, royal sources say they hope weeks of cruel speculation will be brought to an end.
Sources have said that the announcement was made because Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, broke up from school today, which gave Kate and Prince William the opportunity to take them away privately and protect them from the inevitable public shock. The likes of Owen Jones and Blake Lively issued apologies on social media for ill-judged remarks over the last few weeks
With the children having broken up from Lambrook School today for the Easter holidays this afternoon, they decided that now was the right time to share the statement. Blake Lively issued a grovelling apology for an ill-advised jibe about photoshop before Catherine's diagnosis was revealed. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told Sky News: 'I hope those social media trolls who are peddling such ghastly theories will realise what they have done.Dr Jay Verma, president of the GP Section at the Royal Society of Medicine, said: ‘This is a difficult enough process for anyone without having to contend with constant speculation and what has been some outrageous conspiracy theories on social media.
There has been a backlash on social media against those who spread conspiracy theories surrounding Kate's whereabouts LIVEREAD MORE Kate Middleton cancer diagnosis latest news Advertisement A spokesman said: 'Their Royal Highnesses understand the interest this update will generate and are grateful for the public support they have received throughout this period.
A source emphasised that this has been a difficult period for the Wales family. William has been focused on supporting his wife and children, while continuing to undertake engagements and work, and is extremely grateful for the support from the public.The Prince and Princess of Wales were seen together last week as William went to the The Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey
It is understood she may be keen to attend events as and when she feels able to, in line with medical advice. Any initial public events will not necessarily signal a return to a regular public schedule.However in selecting healthcare providers for The Princess, a balance of factors would have been considered by her medical team.
'She is hugely grateful to the medical team for the care they are providing to her,' a spokesman said. 'She now needs time, space and privacy to complete her treatment and make a full recovery.' Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the Princess of Wales has 'the love and support of the whole country' as her cancer battle was revealed this evening and good wishes came in from around the globe, including from the White House where Joe Biden is 'incredibly sad to hear of the news'. Her bravery at revealing her cancer to the world has also been praised.
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