Princess Kate Middleton appeared in public for the first time since cancer diagnosis
42-year-old Princess of Wales Kate Middleton appeared in public for the first time since announcing her fight against cancer. She and her husband, Prince William, will attend the annual military show Trooping the Color.
Paparazzi photographed Middleton and her family in a car that arrived at Buckingham Palace. After this, the princess and the children got into the carriage. The annual royal cavalry parade, organized on the occasion of the birthday of King Charles III, was watched by the wife of the heir to the throne from the balcony of the palace.
For her first public appearance after a long break, the princess remained true to her style – she chose an elegant white dress, complementing it with a wide-brimmed hat to match.
Middleton appeared in public after rumors of her replacement as king
On June 14, Middleton contacted fans on Instagram. (social network is banned in Russia; owned by Meta Corporation, recognized as an extremist organization and banned in the Russian Federation) and announced plans to take part in the parade. She also said that she will have to undergo treatment for several more months.
I’m learning to be patient, especially in times of uncertainty.
This message, and later Middleton’s appearance at the event, came as a real surprise to many, because previously those close to the royal family had admitted that the princess would most likely not appear in public until the end of the year. It was noted that events with her participation are usually planned many months in advance, but Kate had nothing on her schedule for this year.
Against this backdrop, rumors about changes in the British royal family began to spread again. Thus, the Spanish newspaper Marca claimed that King Charles III had already chosen a replacement for a sick relative.
The reason for the rumors was the unexpected appearance of Princess Beatrice of York and her sister Princess Eugenie at a reception hosted by the king in the gardens of Buckingham Palace at the end of May.
Then sources confirmed that the princesses’ participation in the reception was due to Middleton’s illness. However, according to royal editor Emily Nash, this does not mean that Beatrice will have an official role in the royal family.
Middleton spoke about her battle with cancer amid speculation about divorce
Middleton has not appeared in public since December 2023. Her absence was initially attributed to abdominal surgery she underwent in January 2024. But by March, Kate’s prolonged silence gave rise to various conspiracy theories. So, some claimed that the princess was seriously ill. Others say that Kate found out about her husband’s mistress and demanded a divorce.
To put an end to the spread of rumors, Middleton decided to make a video message and admit that she had been diagnosed with a malignant tumor. She thanked everyone for their support and confirmed that she had undergone abdominal surgery in January. At the time of the operation, doctors did not diagnose her with cancer, but subsequent results of tissue tests showed that they contained cancer cells. In this regard, doctors advised Middleton to undergo a preventive course of chemotherapy.
This, of course, was a huge shock, and William and I did everything we could to cope without drawing too much attention to our young family. As you can imagine, this took some time. It took me a while to recover from major surgery and begin therapy. But, more importantly, it took us a while to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis. So that they understand, and so that they believe that everything will be fine with me
After that, she again interrupted communication with fans. The courtiers promised that the princess would return to work closer to Easter, but this did not happen.
Charles III also battles cancer
In early February it became known that Charles III had been diagnosed with cancer. The 75-year-old monarch was diagnosed with the disease during hospitalization and examination due to an enlarged prostate.
It is not known exactly what diagnosis he was given, but British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the disease was diagnosed at an early stage. We also know that it is definitely not prostate cancer.
Shortly after the announcement of the monarch’s illness, the British tabloid Daily Express published a detailed plan for the Menai Bridge events that will be held in the UK when the king passes away. Similar plans were developed for the predecessors of Charles III. At the same time, Buckingham Palace emphasized that the king’s treatment is progressing as usual and his health is under the control of doctors. Nevertheless, it is argued that Charles decided to prepare in advance for the transfer of the throne to the heir.
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According to sources close to the palace, relations between Charles III and Middleton have always been good, but now that both are fighting cancer, they have become even stronger. A day before the publication of the princess’s appeal, they had dinner together, and after publication, the king said that he was deeply proud of his daughter-in-law and admired her courage. Along with his wife, Queen Camilla, he vowed to “continue to show support and love for their family during these difficult times.”
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