- Kate's cancer diagnosis
- Family prioritized over public disclosure
- Kate's return to public life
Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis has deeply shaken not only her but also the entire royal family and of course royal fans. Although Kate has now overcome the illness, some questions remain unanswered, especially regarding the announcement.
Family prioritized over public disclosure
The delay in announcing Kate's diagnosis led to intense speculation and conspiracy theories about her absence from public life. However, as former royal aide Jason Knauf reported in an interview with '60 Minutes Australia', William and Kate put their family first to ensure that their children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—understood the situation first.
"They didn't want to say yet that she had cancer because they hadn't told the children and they were still working through how to tell the children," he explained.
William was devastated by Kate's diagnosis
Prince William in particular was deeply affected by the news. Knauf said of William's reaction: "It was awful, absolutely awful. It's the lowest I've ever seen him."
The diagnosis presented William with the difficult task of balancing his public duties with supporting his wife and their three children. The family needed time to process the news before sharing it with the public.
Kate's return to public life
Today, Kate is in remission and starting to attend public events again. In January, she was spotted in London at an optician's appointment, sparking discussions about a little-known side effect of chemotherapy - changes in vision. According to Cancer Research UK, chemotherapy and immunotherapy can cause vision problems, including blurred vision and headaches.
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Kate has not yet spoken publicly about the side effects of her treatment. However, King Charles and Sarah Ferguson have shared their experiences of cancer treatments. Charles said that chemotherapy had affected his sense of taste, while Sarah Ferguson spoke about lymphoedema after breast cancer treatment and encouraged others to undergo lymphatic drainage.
Kate's openness about her diagnosis has been a source of comfort to many. She said 'Hello!' out loud: "As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal." Her gradual return to work shows her determination to focus on her health and her royal duties, while William continues to support her.
