Kate Middleton recently came out publicly to explain the illness she suffers from. It is cancer, diagnosed at the age of 42. It is unlikely that she would have wanted to reveal this information to the whole world.
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It’s more plausible that persistent rumors surrounding the strength of her marriage and allegations of infidelity from her husband, Prince William, pushed Kate Middleton to speak out about her illness.
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The crab
Having cancer is already a challenge, whether you are an ordinary person or a member of the royal family. Having to deal with gossip, rumors and wild analyzes from so-called experts on the monarchy, broadcast publicly at prime time, is extremely difficult, especially when you have young children.
Kate Middleton’s public outing was courageous. She reminded everyone that even those who live in castles and lead princely lives are not safe from this devastating disease. No one escapes the drama, illness and trials of life.
The tabloids
We know that the British tabloid press is intrusive. Their paparazzi seem to have not the slightest respect for human dignity. According to them, the private lives of members of the British royal family are of public interest, whatever the circumstances. They pursued Lady Diana until her death and contributed to Harry and Meghan’s exile and departure from the royal family. Until the announcement of Kate Middleton’s illness, they fueled absurd rumors about the reasons for her absence.
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The price of monarchy
Some might say the royal family shouldn’t complain. Its members benefit from a special status with many privileges, but also some disadvantages, of which the press is one. Ultimately, this would be a small price to pay for the luxury life they lead. It’s a point of view.
However, if we put ourselves in Prince William’s shoes for a moment – a sick father, a wife with cancer, rumors of infidelity, a strained relationship with his only brother, the media invading his life, and the possibility of having to take the reins of the criticized monarchy in the event of the death of his father – we realize how lucky we are in our anonymity.