The Need for Privacy for Kate Middleton and Prince William Is Greater Than Ever: “Amazing…
Considering that the Princess of Wales is still receiving cancer treatment, Kate Middleton and Prince William have become even more protective about their privacy.
This week’s cover story has an exclusive interview with royal historian Amanda Foreman, who says, “It is really impressive how they are still able to command all this secrecy.” “They are totally running this.”
The 42-year-old Princess of Wales stayed mostly hidden from the public for six months after having abdominal surgery in January. She only disclosed in March that she was receiving chemotherapy and that post-operative testing had shown cancer.
Kate described the news as a “huge shock” and stated that she and Prince William, 41, “have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family” in her emotional health statement. It has taken some time, as you may imagine. I had to take some time off after a big surgery before I could begin my treatment.” To their children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, she continued, “it’s taken us time to explain everything in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be okay.”
She went on, “We hope you will understand that we need some time, space, and privacy as a family while I finish my therapy. I have always found great delight in my profession, and I look forward to returning when I am able to, but for the time being, I must prioritize my full recovery.”
Princess Kate had told certain close friends and confidants about her cancer diagnosis, but kept other close friends and confidants in the dark out of fear of press leaks. As previously reported by PEOPLE, a former royal aide said, “The circle of knowledge was very tight.”
At King Charles’ birthday procession on June 15, Kate made her first public appearance since Christmas at Trooping the Colour, putting on a united front alongside the royal family. The royal mother’s carriage caught everyone’s attention as soon as it arrived. Prince William needs to support Princess Kate, not the future king, as the royal family withdrew behind the Buckingham Palace curtains following the spectacle.
“To use the late Queen’s language, they are each other’s strength and stay for all these years; she will continue to be a real source of strength for him as he prepares to be the next King,” Sally Bedell Smith, the royal biographer, said. But ever since this happened to them, he has been there for her in public and in private, helping her out wherever he can. You could see their relationship as well as their bond with the kids when you watched them both on the palace balcony.”
