Duchess Kate announced her cancer diagnosis in a video message on Friday, with royal experts weighing how the princess’ health could affect the strained relationship between Princes William and Harry. are doing.
Following Middleton’s announcement, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan released a public message expressing their support for the princess.
A spokesperson for the Sussexes told Fox News Digital: “We wish Kate and her family health and healing and hope that they can live in peace in their private lives.”
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have wished Duchess Kate “good health and healing” after she revealed her cancer diagnosis. (Getty Images)
Royal expert Neal Schon was a guest on Friday’s The Martha MacCallum Story and shared his thoughts on the princess’s message and the relationship between Prince Harry and Prince William.
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“I think you rely on the people closest to you, and that’s the problem,” Sean said of Prince William and Prince Harry. “I think it’s very difficult because Prince William is a very strong and determined person who is incredibly hurt by what has happened and what has come directly from his brother’s mouth.”
Sean referenced Prince Harry’s shocking memoir “Spare” and the accusations made against the royal family by the Duke of Sussex and Markle in the Netflix documentary series “Harry & Meghan.”
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“You could say, ‘Well, this changes everything,'” Sean said of the impact Kate’s medical check had on Prince William and Prince Harry. “But it’s very difficult to compartmentalize it and say, ‘Let’s wipe everything out.’ That doesn’t always work.”
Sean said news of Kate’s health must be “very worrying” as Prince Harry has no access to the royal family and is not privy to sensitive news.
“I know he’s a little cut,” he explained. “He wasn’t really told anything. When he flew right back, he would have had no idea about the situation.”
Prince Harry returned to the UK for a brief visit in February. (Ben Stansall)
Prince Harry flew overseas to the UK in February to visit his father, King Charles, after the king himself was diagnosed with cancer.
Royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital at the time that Prince Harry was reportedly not allowed to stay at the royal residence and was not reunited with Prince William.
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“So he’s at a loss and, dare I say it, they’re not welcome in certain parts of the British royal family, which is very unfortunate,” Sean said. “I think what should happen now is that this would actually bring the family together, and maybe it will. But to be honest, I haven’t necessarily realized that.”
Prince Harry visited his father, King Charles, last month after the latter announced his cancer diagnosis. (Getty Images)
Royal expert Hilary Fordwich hopes his dire health condition will force Prince Harry to “recognize where his priorities lie”.
“Money, fame, nothing is more important than the family ties he destroyed. Now is the time to make amends,” Fordwich told Fox News Digital.
“For anyone, a diagnosis of cancer is a minimal but usually earth-shaking shock. For someone who lost his beloved mother at such a young age, this must have been palpable. How can I express my heart-wrenching feeling? Diagnosis?”
Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle pictured together in September 2022. (Chris Jackson/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital that experts close to Prince William and Prince Harry are “not currently supporting” the couple returning to the UK. said he hoped Duchess Kate’s diagnosis would ease the anger between the brothers.
“Having spoken to experts close to Prince William and Duchess Kate, there is currently no support for Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan to return home from the UK end, and the only silver lining is that the anger and pain of the two brothers… This means that there is a possibility that this could be alleviated,” Pelham Turner said.
“There have been reports that all of Kate’s staff were in tears at the news, which suggests they were unaware of the extent of her illness. Prince Harry once had a very close relationship with Kate. They were very close, and he called her ‘the little sister I always wanted.’ I have no doubt that Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan will be reaching out to support their family.”
Royal expert Neil Schon said Prince William was “incredibly hurt” by Prince Harry. (Prince William)
Christopher Andersen, author of The King, echoed Pelham Turner’s statement that Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan reached out to Kate while she was undergoing preventive chemotherapy.
“Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan will almost certainly contact Kate, but I doubt they will make that public,” Andersen told Fox News Digital.
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The Princess of Wales announced in a video message on Friday that she was diagnosed with cancer after scheduled abdominal surgery in January and is undergoing preventive chemotherapy.
Kate did not elaborate on the type or extent of the cancer in the video.
Duchess Kate announced her cancer diagnosis in a video message on Friday. (Getty Images)
“I wanted to take this opportunity to personally thank everyone for all the wonderful messages of support and understanding while I was recovering from surgery,” Middleton said in a video recorded Wednesday. Ta.
“The last few months have been incredibly difficult for our entire family, but I am so grateful for the wonderful medical team that has taken such good care of me.”
The Princess of Wales explained that her condition was believed to be “non-cancerous” after abdominal surgery. However, further tests revealed that he had cancer. Middleton’s medical team recommended that she begin chemotherapy.
Duchess Kate asked for privacy as she is undergoing preventive chemotherapy. (Max Manby/Getty Images)
“Of course this has been a huge shock. William and I have done everything we can to handle and manage this privately for our young family,” she continued. “As you can imagine, this took time. It took time to recover from major surgery to begin treatment. But most importantly, the way George, Charlotte and Louis had it all That’s what took me so long to explain to them, that it’s appropriate for them and to reassure them that I’m okay.
“As I told them, I get better and stronger every day by focusing on things that help heal my mind, body and spirit,” Middleton added. “Having William by my side is a source of great comfort and reassurance, as well as the love, support and kindness shown by so many of you. It means so much to both of us. That’s it.”
The princess asked for privacy until her treatment was completed.
Duchess Kate said she took time to explain her diagnosis to her and Prince William’s three children in a way that was “right for them”. (Jonathan Brady/AFP)
“I hope you understand that as a family, I need some time, space and privacy until I finish my treatment,” she said. “My work has always brought me deep joy and I look forward to returning when I am able, but for now I must focus on my full recovery. I am also thinking of all those who have lost their lives.” “Those affected by cancer. Those who face this disease, in any way, do not lose faith or hope. Please. You are not alone.”
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Kensington Palace confirmed to Fox News Digital on Thursday: Mr. Middleton was working from home.. She received an update on the Royal Center for Early Childhood Education’s trials of observational tools for child development.
Kensington Palace told Fox News Digital that Kate plans to return to royal duties “as soon as she is cleared to do so by her medical team.” (Max Manby/Getty Images)
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On Friday, a Kensington Palace spokesperson told Fox News Digital: “The Princess is expected to return to royal duties once cleared by her medical team. She is in good spirits and is focused on making a full recovery.” Ta.
Fox News Digital’s Lauryn Overhultz and Stephanie Nolasco contributed to this report.
