The royal family received the news of Princess Catherine of Wales’ cancer diagnosis as another devastating blow, sidelining one of its most prominent members at a time when its numbers were already dwindling.
King Charles III, who has postponed public appearances for his own cancer treatment, has been dealing with the loss of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, the departure of Prince Harry and Meghan, and the exile of Prince Andrew due to his connection with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
Prince Harry and Meghan expressed their well wishes for Kate and the family, hoping for their health and healing in privacy and peace.
Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020 and relocating to Southern California, Harry and Meghan, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have been estranged from Charles and Prince William. Harry briefly visited his father after Buckingham Palace revealed the king’s cancer diagnosis in February.
The palace commended Catherine for her bravery in speaking about her diagnosis, stating that Charles was proud of her. The king had visited her during their treatments at a London hospital and has stayed in close contact with his daughter-in-law in recent weeks.
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