- Princess Kate announced her cancer diagnosis herself
- That reportedly took a lot out of her
- A biographer praises her courage
At the end of March, Princess Kate (42) made her cancer diagnosis public in a rare and emotional video. Sally Bedell Smith, a renowned royal biographer, emphasizes to 'People' that this step took "a lot" for Kate, who is known to be "inherently shy".
Biographer praises Kate's announcement video
Smith describes Princess Kate's video message as "sincere, dignified, poised, and she was forthright". She reportedly wrote every line of her announcement herself and she decided to deliver the message alone, without the presence of her husband.
This underlines the personal nature of her message and her desire to communicate directly with the public.
Her statement "You are not alone" is reminiscent of the touching words of the late Queen Elizabeth during the COVID pandemic and shows a deep connection with those who are also fighting cancer.
Prince William should be proud of Kate
A palace insider has revealed that Prince William, who supports his wife behind the scenes, has been in a position to help her, and is "extremely proud" of the strength and courage she has shown not only in the last few weeks but since her operation in January.
William is focused on ensuring his wife's privacy for her full recovery while protecting their children from the heightened public interest.
In her video, Princess Kate also thanked the many people for their "wonderful messages of support" and shared that the months since her surgery have been incredibly difficult for her entire family.
More about Kate's diagnosis:
She announced it on March 22
Royals: How Princess Kate Told Her Children About Her Cancer Diagnosis
A true fighter
