In London, it's a shock wave.
It is 5:59 p.m. and 28 seconds when Kate Middleton announces on camera that she has cancer.
The Princess of Wales appears tired, moved but dignified.
Immediately, the British blamed themselves for having speculated so much about his state of health, and the sympathy of the wife of Prince William, future king of England, skyrocketed.
From London, journalist Marc Roche (1), who has covered news about the Windsors for more than twenty years, looks back on this new blow which is hitting the most famous royal family in the world hard.
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Was the announcement of Kate's cancer really a surprise to the English media?
Were they not already aware of the reality of his state of health?
Marc Roche.-
I don't think any media knew about Kate's cancer.
On the other hand, the Royal Rota, the group of journalists accredited to Buckingham Palace, learned of it a few hours before the revelation at 6 p.m. (London time)…
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