The British monarchy to the test of the cancers of Kate and Charles III. The forced removal of two of its key members pushes William and Camilla to the forefront.

The 2 minute and 15 second video recorded by the Princess of Wales to announce her illness shocked the British. They discovered another Kate. A woman facing suffering and struggle. A mother faced with the anguish of her children. Simple, emotional, strong. For once, this reserved woman had to talk about herself. And with painful words.