Princess of Wales announced cancer diagnosis in video message on FridayThe Princess of Wales wrote her entire cancer battle speech 'by herself, very quickly' in an attempt to 'quell further gossip and health speculation', a close friend has revealed.
This comes after the Prince and Princess of Wales thanked the public on Saturday night for an overwhelming deluge of love and sympathy which greeted Friday's announcement, adding that they were 'extremely moved' by the support. A key reason for the shock announcement was the Princess feeling she had a duty to spread hope to those experiencing similar conditions and to reassure royal fans across the world.
A source close to the Prince and Princess of Wales bemoaned the vast extent of the 'misinformation' surrounding the royal's health and hoped the announcement would end the unpleasant rumours. The close friend also felt the message was brought forward after it became clear she would not be returning to royal duties as quickly as the public expected.
Lambrook School's three-week holiday began on Friday afternoon, just as the media were being informed of the imminent announcement. A Kensington Palace spokesperson said on Saturday: 'The prince and princess are both enormously touched by the kind messages from people here in the UK, across the Commonwealth and around the world in response to Her Royal Highness' message.
It is thought that the Princess made the decision to reveal the diagnosis herself but that it had the full backing of her husband despite his reported regret that she had felt compelled to do it Advertisement The video has been greeted with a global outpouring of support, including from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said: 'We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace.'
King Charles III, who announced his own cancer diagnosis in February, is said to be proud of his 'beloved' daughter-in-law for her courage in speaking about her treatment and has remained in close contact during the past few weeks. The princess is understood to be keen to continue with her normal private routine, with William set to return to official engagements after their children go back to school on April 17
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