Before Kate Middleton decided to open up about her health condition and disclosed her cancer diagnosis with the world, both she and the Palace found themselves in the middle of rumors and plenty of conspiracy theories, some more bizarre than others.
Besides that, the Princess of Wales decided to remain silent until she felt it was the right time to address the public and the media. Some claim that she chose the exact date and timing for releasing the video in which she spoke of her cancer because at that time her children’s school had already closed so they wouldn’t have to face comments and questions by their schoolmates right away.
Further, as much as Kate wanted to protect her children, she also wanted to protect her husband, Prince William.
Speaking to GB News, author Alexander Larman argued that the conspiracies surrounding Kate Middleton showed that the world is “obsessed with the health of the royal family,” and “look to them so set an example.”
Additionally, Larman said, “The trolls have carried on to this day. But one thing that’s very interesting is if you look at the difference between the responses. Buckingham Palace came forward very quickly and gave a fairly candid idea of what’s happening with Charles with his illness, and Kensington Palace didn’t.”
He continued: “I think that’s because Prince William is much more into the vein of never complain, never explain, which was his great grandfather’s motto, and has always served the Royal Family well.
“But it doesn’t hold up in 2024 because you’ve got to allow the idea the information is going to get out into the public, whether you like it or not.”
Since Kate shared her diagnosis, she and her family spent plenty of time at Anmer Hall at Sandringham, including the three weeks of school break the children had.
On April 23, Prince Louis celebrated his sixth birthday, and his parents shared an adorable photo of him for the happy occasion.
Throughout the years, it was Kate who usually took the photos of her children, but since the incident involving the Mother’s Day photo when she shared an image that she had previously edited, many believed she won’t be taking Louis’s photo this year, but the princess kept tradition alive.
“Happy 6th Birthday, Prince Louis! Thank you for all the kind wishes today,” the caption read.
Following Kate’s disclosure of her diagnosis, her family remained silent. Except for Queen Camilla’s brief mention of the princess some weeks ago during a royal engagement, there have been no further updates provided. However, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams suggests that William’s recent comments about his wife might be conveying a hidden message to the public.
Prince William made a public engagement on April 18 during which he helped out at a food distribution charity called Surplus to Supper. Volunteer Rachel Candappa handed the future king two get-well-soon cards addressed to his father and his wife.
Visibly moved, William told her, “Thank you, you are very kind.”
Since this was William’s first public appearance after Kate’s disclosure of her diagnosis, Richard Fitzwilliams believes the prince sends a “well-timed” hidden message: Things are on the way to normality again.
Fitzwilliams remarked that Prince William’s participation in the food distribution charity implies that both he and Kate Middleton are progressing toward resuming their royal duties.
“We know William is going back to royal duties shortly. The royal family obviously needs him. This was an important appearance, simply in the sense that it was what one would call normal. Obviously, with the royal family very little is actually normal at the moment. He is clearly looking after the children as far as feasible. I mean, it’s it’s a burden William has. It sent this message that things some things are going on, more or less as normal,” the royal author told The Sun.
“On the other hand, we know they’re not, and we know it’s a very difficult time,” he concluded.
“He and Catherine are attached to some 50 or so patronages – for example, mental health or homelessness, or the Earthshot prize. They know perfectly well there’s this tremendous cachet when either of them are attached to a particular institution or cause. Polls have made absolutely clear where the public support lies, and the fact that they are so highly regarded.”
As reported by Hello!, Kensington Palace has confirmed that William is set to engage in two public engagements that will see him leave Windsor for an overnight stay. And as this isn’t anything unusual, during these times for the royal family it may mean that things do start to change for the better.
Following a break to spend more time with his wife amidst her diagnosis, the Prince of Wales has resumed his public duties. The Times reports that he intends to ramp up his schedule of public appearances over the next two months, ahead of his children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis – going on summer break in July and August.
Despite his efforts to carry out the royal duties impeccably, his wife and children sometimes get upset with William. An occasion like that took place a few days ago when William visited the Isles of Scilly, the archipelago located off the southwestern tip of Cornwall, over which William became the Duke when Charles became king in September 2022.
As per Express, William said the trip had “upset” his wife and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
He said they were “upset I’m here without them” as he praised the glorious weather.
“My family are very upset I’m here without them. The children will kill me if I don’t go home later,” William said.
William’s remark about his family was definitely amusing, but it probably has a deeper significance. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond suggests that his two-night absence indicates to the public that things are doing well.
“I’ve no doubt that Catherine’s parents will be staying with her, but even so it must be a step in the right direction. Hopefully Catherine is feeling stronger every day and, with the sun now shining, she’ll be able to enjoy the great outdoors which, for her, has always been restorative,” she told OK!.
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