After the planned surgery, the Princess of Wales suddenly disappears. People begin to invent dozens of theories about her disappearance - from being in a coma to William's betrayal. Later, the palace posts a video in which Kate confesses that she has cancer. Why did the princess not appear for so long? Was she forced to confess her illness? And is her latest video truly generated by AI? Details in our article.

Kate Middleton underwent surgery suddenly

Charles III undergoes a planned surgery for the treatment of prostate enlargement. On the same day, an announcement was made on the official Instagram page of Kensington Palace stating that on January 16, the Princess of Wales was hospitalized for a planned abdominal surgery. 

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The princess's PR service announced that she would return home in two weeks and continue her recovery, and after Easter, Kate will resume her royal duties. The palace also added that the princess would prefer to keep her medical details confidential and currently requires privacy.

The palace is hiding something

However, the public and the media have expressed concern and a certain distrust of the palace's official statements. The first thing that alarmed them was that the princess was suddenly taken for surgery, even though she appeared healthy. According to a BBC article dated January 17, 2024, Kate would only be kept in the hospital for two weeks due to a serious operation.

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Furthermore, journalists noted that recovery from minor illnesses cannot last for three whole months, indicating that something much more serious is going on with Kate. This speculation was confirmed by information that Prince William will not be carrying out royal duties while his wife is in the hospital.

Is he an indifferent husband or is it a lack of information?

The press has repeatedly seen Camilla visiting her husband, King Charles, in the clinic. However, there were no photos of the prince regularly visiting his wife. Because of this, rumors began to spread online that William was not concerned about his beloved's health and did not visit her at all.

@Prince William has 'spent every day at poorly Kate Middleton's bedside, but kids haven't been'/mirror.co.uk

Later, insider information appeared in The Mirror, revealing that the heir to the throne spends time by his beloved's bedside every day and is deeply concerned for her. Additionally, he actively participates in the children's lives and continues their mutual tradition of attending school events. Yet, people continued to disbelieve.

Photo for the public

To dispel rumors of the prince's indifference, the palace allowed the press to photograph William at lunchtime at the entrance to a private London clinic where Kate was being treated. The photo appeared in Hello! on January 22, 2024. He was personally driving his own car. The Prince was accompanied by security. 

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This was the first- and only time paparazzi managed to capture the heir in the hospital where Kate Middleton was lying. However, the couple's children were never there, neither officially nor privately. According to The Mirror, William and Kate took this step very consciously.

Why didn't the children visit their mother in the hospital?

The source of ET confirms that the three children of the Princess of Wales and her husband Prince William - 10-year-old Prince George, 8-year-old Princess Charlotte, and 5-year-old Prince Louis - did not visit the London clinic during their mother's hospital stay because it was important for the couple that the children's routine not be disrupted.

@Prince William and Kate Middleton's 3 Kids: All About George, Charlotte and Louis/people.com

The publication also adds that 41-year-old Prince William and 42-year-old Princess Kate wanted to protect their children and preserve a sense of normalcy. They also say that efforts were made to prevent anxiety. Therefore, they do not disclose details of their mother's illness and limit their exposure in the media space.

Secret return home

At the end of January, King Charles, accompanied by his wife Camilla, left the hospital walls. He emerged smiling to the press, giving them a few minutes of attention. A few days later, the Princess of Wales was also discharged, but it was done very secretly in such a way that no paparazzi could take photos.

The public learned about the discharge from an official announcement on social media platform X on the couple's page. Kensington Palace stated that the couple is very grateful to the medical staff of the central London hospital, as well as to the people for the "kind wishes they received from all over the world." The Princess has come back to Windsor and will proceed with her recuperation at Adelaide Cottage.

The era of conspiracy theories

The "disappearance" of Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, who was last seen in public in December, has become the subject of conspiracy theories that began spreading across the internet. Adding fuel to the fire was the fact that at the beginning of March, Prince William did not appear at the memorial service for his godfather, King Constantine. 

@Kensington Palace Puts Kate Middleton Rumors To Rest With New Statement/huffpost.com

The spokesperson for the 42-year-old Middleton decided to try to reassure the concerned public with a brief statement. According to Page Six, he emphasized that Kensington Palace clearly stated the terms of the princess's recovery in January. He said that if significant news arises, they will inform the public. However, neither the media nor supporters of the couple were reassured by this.

Kate Middleton in a "Coma"

During a segment of the Spanish show Telecinco, TV host Concha Calleja claimed that the surgery on the abdominal cavity was successful but caused complications. Allegedly, doctors had to intubate and put Catherine into an induced coma. She claimed to have received this information confidentially from a palace insider.

@Spanish journalist accuses the Royal Family of hiding Kate Middleton’s critical health condition/musicmundial.com

The rumors spread to several other popular media outlets in Spain before they were debunked: El Confidencial, La Vanguardia, and La Razon. Representatives of the royal family were outraged by such statements. They hurried to refute this information. According to official palace sources, this information is fabricated and has no confirmation.

Kate spotted in public for the first time in a long while

Just a few days after the shocking news of the coma from the Spanish TV presenter, which was refuted by the princess's representative, paparazzi caught Kate near Windsor Castle. TMZ published the photo on March 3rd. Catherine was sitting in her mother's car and was dressed in black protective sunglasses and a coat.

@KATE MIDDLETON SPOTTED IN PUBLIC FOR FIRST TIME ...Since Hospitalization/tmz.com

Royal experts noted that this outing of the Princess of Wales for a walk indicates good recovery after the surgery. However, supporters of conspiracy theories about Kate continued to write online that the princess looks nothing like herself. Allegedly, she looks strange, has a swollen appearance, and may not be Kate next to her mother, but her sister, Pippa Middleton. 

Double or plastic surgery?

One would think that a photo of the princess should reassure people and convince them that Kate is fine. But that wasn't the case. Some conspiracy theorists went even further. They began actively writing that it wasn't Kate or even Pippa in the car, but a double. According to them, the palace is hiding something about the health of the Princess of Wales.

@'Fake Kate Middleton campaign launched by UK', claims Putin pal in conspiracy theory/dailystar.co.uk

Many haters even speculated that the wife of the heir to the throne had undergone plastic surgery and needed time to recover from it. However, a louder scandal occurred later, which the Princess of Wales herself had to address. But let's start from the beginning.

It could have been just a cute photo

To celebrate Mother's Day, which in the UK was on March 10th this year, Kate Middleton shared a new family snapshot on social media. The photo, in which she posed with her three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis sparked a lively discussion as attentive users suspected the Princess of Wales of using poor Photoshop skills.

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In particular, the social media manager of the Daily Mirror, Ruby Naldrett, drew attention to the royal family's picture. She wrote in her post on X that the photo may have used an image of Middleton from several years ago, specifically from a photoshoot for Vogue that took place in 2016. Page Six reported this on March 11th.

Many questions about the picture

Another detail that caught users' attention was the sleeve of Princess Charlotte's cardigan and part of Kate's hand. Observant fans noted that Kate's hand appeared oddly blurred, and the sleeve of the girl disappeared. Additionally, the princess's ring, which she never takes off, was missing.

@Fan suspects Kate Middleton used 2016 Vogue cover to create botched post-surgery photo/pagesix.com

Users also found the color of the leaves on the tree strange, as it supposedly didn't match the season. When journalists and fans of the royal family, along with the haters, saw the edited photo, they actively began to come up with various theories regarding what could have happened to Kate.

The media outlets delete the photo

According to official information, the photograph was taken by the husband of Princess William and later published on the royal couple's official social media accounts. However, several major media outlets worldwide, including the Associated Press, Reuters, and AFP, later removed the image from their platforms, stating that it had been altered in violation of their standards.

@Kate chiede scusa per la foto modificata/corrieredellosport.it

Later, three major international news agencies also stated that they found evidence of the photo's alteration. Associated Press noted that "upon closer examination, it was found that the source manipulated the image in a way that does not meet the agency's photo standards." AP stated that Kensington Palace did not provide a clear explanation regarding the editing.

Kate defends herself

After the situation occurred, the wife of Prince William quickly responded and wrote a comment on their official page on X. The princess stated that, like many photographers and artists, she sometimes "experiments with editing," and it doesn't always turn out successful. She also added that she wants to apologize for the misunderstanding that caused a great resonance. 

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Allegedly, she only wanted to delight the family's supporters with a family photo. Finally, the princess added that she hoped everyone had a great holiday. Some were comforted by the response from the princess herself, while others continued to doubt and consider it merely an excuse for a mistake on the part of the palace.

Another photo scandal

After the recent controversial family photo for Mother's Day, fans suspected another Photoshop incident involving the princess. Another paparazzi photo emerged online, showing Kate with William in a car leaving Windsor Castle. Page Six reported this on May 12th. In the shot, Kate is looking out the window, turned away from the camera, while William is focused on his phone screen. 

@SNAP SAGA Kate Middleton car picture has ‘not been doctored’, says the photographer, as he blasts wild theories snap is fake/thesun.ie

Upon closer examination of the photo, many noticed that the bricks of the wall visible from the car are completely different from the exterior of the vehicle. Users on X believe that for the Photoshop of this picture, an earlier photo of Kate's sister, Pippa Middleton, was used. Some users also speculated that the photograph could be from Christmas 2023.

The marriage is "crumbling at the seams"

The saga with the photos had barely subsided when rumors began circulating online about a romance between Prince William and Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness and model. According to one of the conspiracy theories, the princess left her husband because he was having an affair with Rose. These rumors originated from comments made by host Stephen Colbert on his Late Show.

@Rumors Prince William is having an affair with Rose Hanbury are flooding social media again after Stephen Colbert waded into 'Katespiracy'/businessinsider.com

He said on air that the kingdom is in turmoil because of Kate's disappearance. Therefore, according to his words, internet users speculate that it's all due to the affair between the heir to the throne and the Marchioness. And so, it began – a vast number of memes flooded social media, along with an endless stream of gossip about Prince William's personal life and the "tragedy" of Kate.

The love triangle

People online didn't stop and continued to invent increasingly more details about the affair. As reported by Global News, they even attributed pregnancy to the so-called lover of the prince. Allegedly, the marchioness is carrying a child, and Kate becomes aware of it. The princess couldn't bear it and decided to leave William.

@Rose Hanbury Is 'Very Upset' Her Prince William Affair Rumor Has Resurfaced!/perezhilton.com

However, she is not allowed to divorce. Instead, Kate is kept in the castle as if she were a hostage, and the princess is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. But even if it weren't for that, rumors about the affair between William and the marchioness have surfaced before, although these conversations were quickly silenced by the palace, and now they have surfaced again.

Where do the legs grow from

The rumors of a romance between the eldest son of King Charles and the Marchioness of Cholmondeley first surfaced in 2019. In Touch reported on this affair in the spring of 2019, citing its own sources. The British tabloid The Sun later claimed that the Duchess demanded her husband to remove the "mistress" from their social circle.

@Rumors Prince William is having an affair with Rose Hanbury are flooding social media again after Stephen Colbert waded into 'Katespiracy'/businessinsider.com

Kate Middleton chose not to inflate the scandal. Buckingham Palace maintained silence and distanced itself from the prince's affair, and eventually, everything quieted down. According to US Magazine, the couple overcame a difficult period in their marriage, analyzed their relationship, and left all grievances behind.

Refuting the "mistress"

The so-called "mistress" wasted no time and responded to the accusations of an affair with the 41-year-old heir to the British throne. Rose did so through her lawyers, as reported by Page Six. Hanbury informed Business Insider that rumors of a romantic relationship with William are "completely false" and have no basis. 

@Rumors Prince William is having an affair with Rose Hanbury are flooding social media again after Stephen Colbert waded into 'Katespiracy'/businessinsider.com

Rose Hanbury herself has been married for a long time. Her husband is Marquess Chamlie - David Cholmondeley. She also comes from an aristocratic family. Her grandmother, Lady Elizabeth, was one of the bridesmaids at the wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The woman and her family reside near the estate of the Welsh couple.

The royal couple is saddened by the rumors.

Palace insiders report that the Prince and Princess of Wales are "stunned and devastated" by the unfounded speculative assumptions of their supporters, wrote The Sun. It's very difficult for them to hear all these rumors and conspiracy theories about themselves. Whenever possible, the princess makes herself known, but people don't find it enough.

@Kate Middleton and Prince William Are Mourning the Loss of Their Beloved Dog, Lupo/glamour.com

The palace once again emphasizes the request for privacy due to post-operative recovery, but conspiracy theorists refuse to listen. Instead, more and more fakes about the couple are circulating actively not only on social media but also in the media.

The first video of Kate Middleton has surfaced online

On March 16, according to The Sun, a passerby named Nelson Silva encountered the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge while shopping. Kate Middleton was seen walking near a farm shop, dressed in leggings and a sports sweater. In the video published by British media, the Duchess appears to have a smiling and relaxed demeanor. 

@GREAT TO SEE YOU KATE Princess Kate seen on video for first time since surgery looking happy & relaxed on shopping trip with William/thesun.co.uk

Silva says he recorded the video to show it to his family. Initially, he saw William and Kate in the store, where they "were talking to staff and laughing," and then noticed the couple heading to their car to go home. The man believed that his video would put an end to the excitement surrounding the Duchess of Cambridge, but it turned out to be the opposite.

Double, AI or another woman

Many internet users have doubted that it was Kate Middleton in the video, as reported by the Daily Mail. Various theories have emerged, including the possibility of a look-alike, a product of AI, or a completely different person. Conspiracy theorists point out differences in the woman's eyes, smile, and even her gait. They are also surprised that she is carrying bags after undergoing abdominal surgery.

@Kate Middleton Look-Alike Buys Fake Baby Bump While Real Pregnant Royal Shops for Veggies/eonline.com

However, many people are satisfied with the video and see it as a positive sign that Kate, who underwent surgery in January, is already able to carry bags, indicating her recovery. Some fans of Kate express disappointment that the palace has not officially shown the princess yet, which would put an end to all the speculation and fake videos about her.

Expert analyzes Princess's body language in the video

The video featuring the Duchess of Wales was analyzed by body language expert Judy James, who shared her findings with the Daily Mail. She pointed out how Kate Middleton's walk, gestures, and even hairstyle expressed optimism and confidence. Meanwhile, the heir to the British throne tried to remain as inconspicuous as possible in public.

@HEIR'S WHAT IT MEANS Does Meghan Markle hero-worship Kate Middleton? Body language expert Judi James thinks she might do/thesun.co.uk 

James added that William's behavior in this video is quite atypical for a leading member of the royal family. She speculated that the desire to "remain incognito" in public, reflected in his posture and choice of headgear, is related to the heir's wish to somehow appease fans of the royal family who continue to spread new rumors about Kate's condition.

Reaction of the double

43-year-old British woman Heidi Agan didn't hesitate to respond to accusations from the public that she was the one in the video, not the Duchess of Wales, as reported by The Mirror. She stated that on the day the video was filmed, she was at work. According to her, the camera captured the actual Duchess and Duke of Wales during their outing.

@SPITTING IMAGE Who is Kate Middleton lookalike Heidi Agan?/thesun.co.uk

Heidi also added that it's time to put an end to all these discussions about Kate's "disappearance" because "it has gone too far." In her opinion, if Kate Middleton wanted to keep the reason for her surgery a secret, then she had the right to do so. She is a public figure but not public property, and people should respect that, concluded the woman.

What does Kate Middleton do during rehabilitation?

During her rehabilitation, Kate Middleton is involved in a project called Shaping Us, which she initiated back in 2023, according to The Telegraph. This initiative emphasizes the importance of monitoring children's development from an early age.

@Kate Middleton: après les attaques de Harry, elle retrouve le sourire lors d'une visite officielle sans William dans une crèche en Angleterreleton’s Cancer Diagnosis: Everything We Know So Far/photo.voici.fr

Specifically, Catherine proposed the implementation of a new child monitoring tool inspired by a system she observed during a royal visit to Denmark. It's called the Alarm Distress Baby Scale and is designed to help parents and doctors detect potential developmental issues in their infants at an early stage.

Checkmate. Kate makes a revealing confession

On March 22nd, to preempt further fake theories, Prince William's wife dared to make a shocking statement by posting a video message on their official social media X page. The 42-year-old Princess of Wales announced that she has cancer.

@Fan suspects Kate Middleton used 2016 Vogue cover to create botched post-surgery photo/pagesix.com

According to her, the surgery was successful. However, postoperative tests revealed that she has cancer. Currently, she continues treatment, thanks everyone for their support, and requests privacy for herself and her family, which they need now more than ever.

The princess wrote her video speech

The Princess of Wales wrote her entire speech about battling cancer "on her own and very quickly," trying to "quash further rumors and speculations," her close friend told The Sunday Times. According to the insider, the princess did this not only because of the rumors. She felt a responsibility to the people as a public figure. 

@BRB, I Have to Sign Up For a Calligraphy Class After Seeing the Duchess of Cambridge's Handwriting/popsugar.co.uk

Additionally, the princess wanted to give hope to those in similar circumstances and support cancer patients worldwide. She also intended to reassure royal fans. It is reported that the princess herself made the decision to disclose the diagnosis, but this decision was fully supported by Prince William as well.

The main messages of the video

Body language expert Judy James analyzed the video of British Princess Kate Middleton to the public, where she talked about her battle with oncology, and noticed a troubling detail. Although the Duchess tried to appear brave and confident, at one point her voice almost broke, The Mirror reports. Throughout the speech, the Princess tried to smile and hold herself proudly on camera, monitoring her intonation.

@Kate Middleton’s ‘strength and determination’ clear in ‘brave’ cancer announcement video: body language expert/pagesix.com

However, when mentioning the support of her husband Prince William, Kate Middleton's confidence, according to the body language expert, wavered. The squeezing of the princess's hands indicated her strength of will with a "tinge of concern," while the gentle rubbing of her thumb suggested self-comforting.

Fake again?

The vast majority of internet users supported Kate, but there were those who once again accused the palace of fakery. They shared videos online pointing out the work of artificial intelligence, such as a disappearing and reappearing ring on Catherine's hand. Others claimed that her hair moved unnaturally.

@Kate Middleton’s Cancer Diagnosis: Everything We Know So Far/people.com

BBC Studios, the television production group of the BBC, confirmed that they filmed Catherine's video message last week at Windsor Castle. Several deepfake forensics experts, as reported by The Washington Post, stated that they analyzed the video and found no signs of AI manipulation.

30. Interesting details

In the video message to the public, a field of daffodils is visible in the background, and it's not by chance. According to Express, daffodils, the national flower of Wales (another reference to her royal status), have historically been linked with individuals battling cancer and those who have overcome it. They symbolize strength, resilience, courage, life, and new beginnings.

@Eagle-eyed fans spot sweet detail in Kate Middleton’s video message/townsvillebulletin.com.au

A study conducted in 2018 by Denis Lafontaine from the Faculty of Sciences at the Free University of Brussels (ULB) in Belgium showed that daffodils have anti-cancer properties, as their extract can help in the fight against cancer. Therefore, the palace chose such a background deliberately.

31. Support from the King

King Charles III, who announced in February that he has prostate cancer, according to the Daily Mail on March 22, has shown his support for his daughter-in-law Kate. What's more, he takes pride in her courage to share her illness with the world. Additionally, the king has grown very close to the princess.

@King Charles Gets More Hugs From This Royal Than His Wife Camilla/cheatsheet.com

According to the publication, Charles has been actively communicating with Kate and comforting her in various ways during the past few weeks after their time together in the hospital. The editor adds that both Charles III and Queen Camilla will support and give their love to the entire family during this difficult time.

Charles inspired the princess to confess

Royal insiders told the BBC that Princess Kate Middleton was inspired to disclose her cancer diagnosis by the warm reaction of the king, who did the same six weeks ago. It is known that Kate and Charles have formed a strong bond over the 13 years since her marriage to his son, Prince William.

@Kate Middleton news: How Kate bonded with Charles over William's favourite pastime/express.co.uk

Mr. Cole, a former royal correspondent for the BBC, added that Kate is the king's favorite daughter-in-law, and he has spoken about it more than once. Another insider from a British publication revealed that the princess and the king while being in the same hospital, met in the corridor and supported each other.

Brother touched Kate with his post

The news of Kate Middleton's cancer shocked not only the world community but also the princess's family. According to US Weekly, Middleton's parents, despite supporting their daughter with all their might, are very upset by the diagnosis. And Katherine's younger brother, James Middleton, touched his sister with a tweet where he shared their childhood archival photo.

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His post touched not only with the image of little Kate and James Middleton hiking in the mountains but also with the caption. He wrote that over the years they have climbed many peaks together. He also assured her that as a family, they would climb with her this time.

How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reacted to Kate's diagnosis 

The couple Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made an official statement of support for Kate Middleton, the Daily Express reports. They wished the princess and her family health, a speedy recovery, and healing, and expressed hope that they would be able to do so in privacy and peace.

@Prince Harry's 'Protective' Gesture Over Meghan Markle Caught on Camera/newsweek.com

According to The Mirror dated January 14, 2024, there are complex relations between the brothers and their wives. They worsened after the Sussex left the royal family. However, tensions between them escalated even further after Oprah's interview and Prince Harry's memoirs.

Prince Harry learned about Kate's cancer diagnosis on TV

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex learned about the illness of the Duchess of Cambridge, just like the rest of the public, through television. This is reported by The Times UK. An insider from the publication reveals that they were not informed in advance about Kate's diagnosis due to strained relations. 

@Prince Harry wants ‘apprehensive’ Meghan Markle and the kids to return to UK: report/nypost.com

After this news broke, they allegedly privately contacted and spoke with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. However, according to The Times UK, such conversations did not take place. Neither Prince William nor his wife have any intention of communicating with Meghan and Harry. They plan to focus on their own family.

Stubborn Harry

According to the Daily Beast, following the statement of support from the Sussex to Kate, there was information that Prince Harry intends to fly to the UK soon. But this news did not please William and Kate. So, a reunion of the brothers amid Kate Middleton's illness is not planned for now. 

@Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Privately Reached Out to Kate Middleton and Prince William After Cancer Announcement/people.com

Friends of Wales explained why they do not want Harry to visit them. In a conversation with the Daily Beast, insiders said that the royal couple believes that any appearance by the Duke of Sussex will bring unwanted "drama." Considering the situation with the health of the princess, Wales seeks some confidentiality and protection for their children.

The Duchess of York commented on the diagnosis of the princess

The Duchess of York expressed her support for Kate Middleton. Warm words from the wife of Prince Andrew were posted on her Instagram page. The Duchess of York expressed her admiration for Middleton, as she found the strength to share her diagnosis. She added that she is praying for the princess's recovery.

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Let's remind that 64-year-old Sarah Ferguson is battling skin cancer. The Duchess was diagnosed with malignant melanoma last year while undergoing rehabilitation after breast cancer. Ferguson underwent an eight-hour surgery to remove her breast. 

The Crown Princess of Norway reached out to Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton has received a wave of support and well-wishes from around the world, including Hollywood stars and global leaders, as she shared her battle with cancer. Royal figures have also reacted to the Duchess of Cambridge's announcement.

@Princess Mette-Marit reacts after the Princess of Wales shares cancer diagnosis/hellomagazine.com

Crown Princess of Norway, Mette-Marit, expressed her support for Kate Middleton. The daughter-in-law of the Norwegian King Harald V liked the post. Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei was also counted among those who responded to the heartfelt video. This was reported by Hello magazine.

Words of support from the First Lady of Ukraine

The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, also expressed her support for the Duchess of Wales. On behalf of the Ukrainian people, the wife of the president wished Kate a speedy and full recovery. She also noted that the royal family has become very close to the Ukrainian people.

@Kate Middleton Brought Hollywood Glamour For Coronation Jill Biden Meeting/newsweek.com

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been in Ukraine since the early days of the Russian invasion and have publicly spoken about it. Kate Middleton is assisting the First Lady of Ukraine in her campaign to preserve mental health. Catherine also met with Olena when she visited the UK in September 2022 to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II.

Shannen Doherty asked for privacy for the princess

Shannen Doherty, the well-known American actress battling stage four breast cancer, made a plea for privacy on behalf of Princess Kate Middleton. Recognized for her roles in iconic series such as Charmed and Beverly Hills, 90210, Doherty expressed her admiration for the Duchess of Wales' resilience amidst intense societal scrutiny, as reported by People magazine.

@Shannen Doherty Praises Kate Middleton's 'Strength' After Cancer Diagnosis Reveal/toofab.com

Doherty expressed hope that overly curious fans, who had been speculating and creating conspiracy theories about Catherine's "disappearance" for months, would finally relent and afford the princess some privacy during her treatment. The actress shared her message directly to society and the future British queen on her personal Instagram page.

Blake Lively and her apology

American actress Blake Lively mocked the Photoshopped image of Kate Middleton posted on Mother's Day, March 10th. The star decided to use this news to advertise her own beverage business, Betty Buzz. She posted a photo with a failed Photoshop job, which was done demonstratively to poke fun at the royal family.

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However, after Kate Middleton announced her cancer diagnosis, the 36-year-old actress apologized to the royal family representative. She noted that she was very sorry for her actions. Blake's apology was posted in her Instagram stories, according to the Independent. And here's another celebrity who isn't rushing to apologize.

The scandal with the Kardashians

And here's another celebrity who isn't rushing to apologize. When the scandal surrounding Kate Middleton and her whereabouts erupted, socialite Kim Kardashian posted several photos near a car with the caption: "On my way to go find Kate." The star didn't delete them even after Kate's diagnosis was announced.

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However, Kim's followers and supporters of the royal family immediately began commenting on the celebrity's post after the princess's announcement. Users started demanding that the star apologize and delete the scandalous publication. But Kardashian is not rushing to do so yet.

Touching message from a little girl

A few years ago, Kate Middleton supported little Mila Sneddon, who was battling cancer. They even organized a meeting at the palace, where the girl dressed up like a princess. Now the girl has sent warm wishes to the princess, The Mirror reports. Mila Sneddon beat cancer two years ago. Her mother, Linda Sneddon, also joined in with warm wishes.

@Little girl, 7, declared cancer-free says Kate Middleton 'will be brave and fight like me'/mirror.co.uk

The woman said her daughter approached her and said she wanted to send Kate a card. The princess demonstrated such empathy, nurturing, and encouragement towards Mila throughout and following her treatment that witnessing her now confronting her health challenges was deeply moving.

The Princess of Wales donated her hair to cancer patients

Kate Middleton actively supported numerous charitable foundations and assisted children. The princess was always known for her love for children and devoted much attention to them, striving to provide support whenever possible.  In 2018, the future queen cut seven centimeters of her hair to donate it to the Little Princess Trust, a charitable organization.

@A Look Back at Kate Middleton's Style Through the Years/instyle.com

This organization creates realistic wigs for children who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. It is believed that this idea came to the Duchess after her haircut at Kensington Palace by hairdresser Joey Wheeler, who was then working at Richard Ward Hair salon in Chelsea, wrote Daily Mail. 

The couple of Wales with their children in Norfolk

Kate and William, along with their children, flew by helicopter to Norfolk. It's there at their estate, Anmer Hall, where they will spend the Easter holidays before the couple's children return to school and Prince William resumes his royal duties.

@Princess Kate and William snapped in helicopter on way to spend Easter break at Anmer Hall/express.co.uk

Kate was photographed in the helicopter with her husband, Prince William, just a few hours after she announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer. The image was shared by the Express publication. It's already known that the family will not be attending the Easter church service in Windsor next week and instead will focus on Kate Middleton's recovery.

Time to prepare the children

In her video, Kate also mentioned that she needed time to reassure the children after they learned about her illness. Middleton reminds them every day that she is getting stronger with each passing day. The royal figure admitted that she and Prince William needed "time to explain everything" to their children in an "appropriate" way.

@A Look Back at Kate Middleton's Style Through the Years/usmagazine.com

According to her, this became one of the main reasons why she disappeared from the public eye since January 2024. During her stay at the London clinic, the children did not visit Kate. It is known that the medical facility has very strict rules. However, the Princess of Wales maintained contact with the heirs through FaceTime.

Assistance from her spouse

The absence of Prince William in Kate Middleton's video message about her cancer started to worry society because the couple is almost always together, and at such an important moment, the woman was left alone on camera. It turned out that her husband was supporting her "behind the scenes" of the camera.

@Kate Middleton and Prince William Have Reportedly Found a New Home 10 Minutes Away from Queen Elizabeth/marthastewart.com

Since the princess was preparing the address herself and knew what she had to say, Prince William's participation in the frame didn't make sense. A royal source mentioned by The Times stated that in this way, she showed herself as a strong woman. According to royal correspondent Danielle Stacey of Hello!, Kate Middleton remained alone in the frame to "connect with other cancer patients."

Prince William in depression

Prince William has fallen into depression due to Kate Middleton's diagnosis. This was stated by an insider quoted by US Weekly. According to him, the heir to the throne feels helpless and scared, asking other family members to take over for him so he can be home more often. However, this is a challenging issue as the resources of the royal family have been stretched thin lately.

@Prince William forced to make last-minute trip to step in for Queen after sad event/mirror.co.uk

Complicating matters further is that in the past couple of months, a lot has been weighing on William: Charles's affairs, who is also undergoing cancer treatment, children, Middleton's diagnosis. According to the publication, this is weighing heavily on the prince, although he is trying to hold on and be a support for his beloved wife.

Chemotherapy

In her address to the public, the Princess of Wales also announced that she is currently undergoing a preventative course of chemotherapy and is in the early stages of treatment. It is usually prescribed when it is necessary to destroy cancer cells present in the body.

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Kate did not specify the stage of her cancer or which organ is affected. However, Middleton assured that she has a good medical team and has full confidence in them. The princess also added that she is optimistic and plans to overcome her illness.

Love from the People

Following her confession, Kate Middleton began to receive numerous letters from supporters and gifts passed on to her by other members of the royal family. In particular, on March 27, 76-year-old Queen Camilla visited the Shrewsbury Farmers' Market for a tour of the monthly event, where she received many messages for the princess.

@Queen Camilla Receives Well Wishes for Kate Middleton Following Cancer News: 'I Know That Catherine Is Thrilled'/people.com

However, what impressed her the most were the posters for the Princess of Wales from two young girls, which they made by hand and asked to be delivered. They were inscribed with "Sending our love to Kate." Camilla promised to deliver them, as reported by the Daily Mail. We join the girls in hoping that the princess will recover soon.