“Some journalists are slamming Prince William because he was not in front of the camera with his wife,” writes @according2_taz on X. Has anyone thought about the fact that Catherine wanted to talk about herself, in her her own words, her body and the treatment she is following?
Internet users and reporters have in fact deplored the absence of the Prince of Wales alongside Kate Middleton during the announcement of her cancer, broadcast on Friday March 22.
However, the Princess of Wales, strong in the ordeal, would have chosen to speak alone, revealed the
Times
,
on Saturday March 23.
And would demonstrate unfailing determination in his fight against the disease.
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“She was there, as a strong woman, who transmits an equally strong message to the nation,” revealed an anonymous source in the columns of the daily.
She didn’t need anyone to sit next to her.”
Before adding, about Prince William: “He supports her and their family behind the scenes.”
For the sake of independence, Kate Middleton would have written her plea in full, published on the Wales Instagram account.
“The princess would have written down every word spoken in her video message, so it seemed more appropriate for Kate to break the news to the general public herself,” royal correspondent Danielle Stacey told
Hello! magazine.
.
Those who work closely with the princess often talk about her inner strength and I think her video message is the perfect example.”
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“You are not alone”
And if the princess chose to express herself solo, it is for a very particular reason.
She wanted to address “all those whose lives have been affected by cancer”.
“I think it was important for her to convey this message alone to establish a connection with other people facing cancer,” said Danielle Stacey.
She ended her message on a compassionate note, saying: "To all those facing this illness, in any form, please do not lose faith or hope. You will not You're not alone."
The pride of the Windsors
Courage praised by members of the royal family.
“Kate spoke about her husband's support, saying that having William by her side was a great source of comfort and security,” Danielle Stacey continued.
There is no doubt that the prince is proud of his wife's courage and the fact that she chose to break the news the way she wanted.
For his part, King Charles III would also be impressed by the moral strength of his daughter-in-law.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson stressed that the sovereign was “so proud of Catherine for having had the courage to express herself in this way”.
A strength that Ailsa Anderson, former spokesperson for Elizabeth II, also praised in the columns of
People
.
“Kate has the inner strength, the support of her husband and her extraordinary family, so she can focus on what is important, which is to say regaining her strength,” said the former press secretary.
For her part, the princess would remain determined to resume her commitments as soon as possible.
“She will return to her official duties when cleared to do so by her medical team,” a palace representative said on Friday, March 22.
She is in good spirits and focused on her full recovery.”
Better yet, one of her close friends assured the magazine that she would come back “even more passionate”.