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Princess Kate has cancer.
As a palace insider now reveals, it was she who insisted on the video.
She also wrote her speech “all by herself and very quickly.”
London - Princess Kate (42) was not seen for months, an edited photo caused a real scandal and conspiracy theories spread rapidly online.
Then on March 22nd the shocking change: Princess Kate has cancer.
Prince William's wife announced this to the public in an emotional video message.
As a palace insider now reveals, Princess Kate felt she had to make her cancer diagnosis public.
Without an advisor and acceptance loop: the cancer statement was Princess Kate's idea
A close confidant of the British royals now reveals to the “Sunday Times” that Princess Kate has decided on a video message in order to “stop further rumors and speculation about her health.”
She also chose the video instead of a written statement because it was a more reassuring way to deliver such shocking news.
Your statement should be authentic, it should show a strong woman and not an aloof princess.
That's why she wrote every single word "all by herself and very quickly" - without consultants and approval loops.
But even though it was important for the palace to contain the rumors, Princess Kate didn't make her cancer public just for that reason, the palace insider reveals.
Expert reveals: Princess Kate's body language sends clear signals
After months of speculation, Prince William's wife has now made her cancer diagnosis public with an emotional video message.
An expert now reveals what Princess Kate's body language reveals.
“I felt like she had to do it”: That’s why Princess Kate made her cancer diagnosis public
“She felt like she had to do it because of who she is.
"It was more about her knowing that she is a public figure and has greater leadership responsibilities," reveals Princess Kate's good friend.
With her message, Prince William's wife wanted to reach a “supportive public” that would not get lost in the wild conspiracy theories.
She wanted to encourage everyone who shared her fate and spread optimism among those affected.
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Will she or won't she?
After Princess Kate made her cancer diagnosis public, there is speculation as to whether she will actually resume her royal duties at Easter.
Sources used:
Instagram/princeandprincessofwales, Sunday Times, BILD