Kate Middleton's trusted inner circle she's relying on during cancer treatment: 'They're a beacon of hope'

Nina Lopes, 42, from south London had her world rocked when she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2021, aged just 36, and told she had just three months to live. While the 42 year old has beaten the odds, she has had to have difficult conversations with her daughter Ilani, 13, including the heartwrenching moment she told her about her terminal diagnosis. Now, she tells us about how she approached these conversations with her small child, and the unbreakable bond she shares with her daughter.

In a matter of days, The Prince and Princess of Wales will celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary. While this is impressive enough, the couple have been in one another's lives for more than twenty years. Very few of us need reminding that the royal couple met when they were both students at the University of St Andrews in Scotland in 2001.

The Royal Family are known all over the world by their long, official titles. But behind the formality and away from the glaring media spotlight, the royals are just like any other family. They share jokes, buy each other ridiculous presents and even have silly nicknames for one another.

The Princess of Wales was reportedly asked to alter the spelling of her name due to a clash with King Charles and Queen Camilla. In her role, the princess is one of the most globally recognisable women and is widely known by her nickname Kate. However, her real name is Catherine, which is how nearly all members of the Royal Family, including her husband Prince William, refer to her.

The news that King Charles is returning to public-facing official duties in the near future will not only be a boost for him and Queen Camilla, but also for other key senior royals such as The Prince and Princess of Wales. After an emotionally challenging few months which has seen the number of working members of the family stretched thinly, a top royal commentator has reflected on why this uplifting news will also be a relief for Prince William and Kate.

Two significant milestones approach the Prince and Princess of Wales in the next few days, with their son Prince Louis turning six today (23 April), just days before they mark their 13th wedding anniversary on 29 April. Sources have indicated that Prince William and Princess Kate intend to prioritise family life and celebrate these milestones in a traditional manner.

The late Queen Elizabeth II, despite her access to the world's most exquisite cuisines, had a soft spot for a classic £10 takeaway. Her go-to comfort food was reportedly simple yet satisfying fish and chips from the local town of Ballater, which she enjoyed during her stays at Balmoral Castle. A Royal insider spilled the beans to Fabulous, revealing: "She very occasionally treated herself to fish and chips when at Balmoral.

One rarely-seen Royal figure is said to have a net worth larger than Kate Middleton, Princess Anne and Prince Edward combined.

Carole Middleton, as his wife, Kate Middleton, and his father, King Charles, battle cancer.The Prince of Wales, 41, and Carole, 69, were spotted hitting up a pub in Norfolk, England, on April 11 and she also spent Easter with William and his family last month.According to royal expert Christopher Andersen, Carole has been a “a pillar of support for Kate” and she “has stepped up in a major way” as her daughter recovers. On March 22, the Duchess of Cambridge, 42, announced via a video statement that she was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year following a planned abdominal surgery.“The King” author told Fox News recently that Carole has been pitching in with the Wales’ kids — Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, — to help give them “a semblance of normality in their daily lives” as Kate undergoes chemotherapy.Carole has also been a great deal of support for William, as she “has been the closest thing to a mother [he] has.”William’s mother, Princess Diana, died in August 1997 at the age of 36 in a car crash when he was 15-years-old.“She has always been there for him as much as he has for Kate.

The Princess of Wales is reported to be "especially grateful" for one friend who is "worth her weight in gold" as she continues her cancer recovery, claims a royal expert.

began outpatient treatment in February, and has since taken a slight step back from official duties to focus on his health.“I am hearing that he’s actually responding genuinely, really well to cancer treatment,” royal commentator Charlotte Griffiths told “GB News.”“And everyone in the royal household is feeling positive and upbeat about how he’s responding,” Griffiths said.It appears as though the king really is hitting his stride when it comes to his recovery, as he recently returned from a quick trip to Scotland with his wife, Queen Camilla.The couple, who last week celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary, spent a few days at Birkhall, their Highlands retreat located on the Balmoral estate, to mark the occasion.Charles’ love for the plush estate, which is nestled on the banks of the River Muick, is well-known, as he often visits whenever time allows.Charles has been forced to hit the brakes on much of his royal agenda since news of his ailing health came to light.Just days before jetting off to Scotland, the King was seen waving to well-wishers from the car as he headed to church at Sandringham.The previous week, he was seen joining other royals for Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle.While he’s made an effort to avoid commenting on speculation about his health, Charles did speak out about his own battle just days after going public with the news.The King said that well wishes from the public are “the greatest comfort and encouragement.”“It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organizations which support cancer patients and their families across the UK and wider world,” he said in a statement.“My lifelong

Kate Middleton and Prince William are reportedly planning a secret home transformation, which is said to be crucial for her recovery process. The Royal pair are reported to be considering renovations and extensions to a lesser-known redbrick annexe next to their Adelaide Cottage residence in Windsor.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to be considering plans to renovate and extend a redbrick annexe next to their Adelaide Cottage home in Windsor.The family - who moved to the Berkshire estate towards the end of summer in 2022 - currently split their time between the four bedroom cottage and their beloved Anmer Hall retreat on the Sandringham Estate. While Adelaide Cottage provides the perfect location thanks to its proximity to Lambrook School where Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are students, sources say the family are looking at plans to extend a currently empty annexe to aid in the princess' recovery.This decision, however, is said to not be without complications as the source explains that the Prince of Wales is "conscious of public scrutiny" about royal spending habits and is taking a measured approach about how to personally cover the costs.

Prince William and Carole Middleton are staying close as they support Princess Catherine through her cancer battle.

cancer.An X user recently shared that the royal family sent her back a sweet reply after she mailed a letter of well wishes for the Princess of Wales, 42.Middleton went through a planned abdominal surgery in January before being diagnosed with cancer.“Back in January when we were informed our beautiful Princess of Wales had undergone surgery, I sent her a card with our (my family and I) sincerest best wishes for healing and of course an abundance of love,” the fan penned on social media on April 6.She then noted that Kensington Palace replied to her, mailing her a letter with their insignia stamped.The post went on: “Today I received this beautiful acknowledgement and I can honestly say I shall treasure this my entire life.”She joked that her husband thought at first he “was going to have to get his suit out for a garden party (silly him).”Back in January when we were informed our beautiful Princess of Wales had undergone surgery I sent her a card with our (my family and I) sincerest best wishes for healing and of course an abundance of love. Today I received this beautiful acknowledgement and I can honestly say… pic.twitter.com/iMX4WKTGyS“But he is just as blown away as I am to received this beautiful, and much treasured card.

Since moving to the US back in 2020, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been raising their young family and have been busy working on their own projects, including Prince Harry’s memoir Spare and Meghan’s brand American Riviera Orchard.The pair have also released a Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan, which gave fans a rare peek inside their family life together as the pair shared a series of personal photos. One such photo showed the Duchess of Sussex, 42, giving her son Prince Archie a loving kiss.The throwback picture showed the former Suits star planting a sweet kiss on baby Archie while they were spending time together in the nursery at Frogmore Cottage. Prince Harry made sure to capture this precious moment on camera, with Meghan looking stunning in a white dress with a blue paisley pattern.

The Prince and Princess of Wales' love story famously began at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.The couple met during their first year when they were both living at St Salvator's Halls of Residence and would later go on to live with one another. While the couple have now been married for almost 13 years and share three children, their first years together as students sound idyllic.

—with many insisting she is the double of in the photograph.The Earl shared the image on his Instagram page this week, writing, "My first day of school, in September 1968: my father took this photograph of me and my sister, Diana, just before he drove us to Silfield, a really lovely primary school in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. The headmistress was Miss Jean Lowe, a warm and thoughtful lady who loved her boys and girls…I was there till 1972, when I headed off to the place I call—in my memoir—A Very Private School."In the photograph, Diana can be seen standing next to Charles, the two dressed in matching red blazers, red ties and long gray socks.

stepped in to support their grandchildren during this uncertain time.And according to royal expert and former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, the Princess’s cancer battle has taken a toll on her worried mother.“We should also spare a thought for another mother in this — Carole Middleton,” Bond told The Mirror.“Catherine may be 42, but she is still Carole’s little girl, and to watch her go through this and withstand the bullying pressure to explain must have been desperately upsetting.”“She has no doubt been a tower of strength and a comforting presence for the children, but she, too, will need reassurance,” Bond added.As Middleton undergoes treatment, her parents have reportedly been spending quality time with their grandkids Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.They are also grandparents to daughter Pippa Middleton’s children: Arthur, 5, Grace, 3, and Rose, 1.“They’ll have rallied around her, especially her young family,” royal commentator and biographer Duncan Larcombe told the Mirror last month. “Carole and Michael will have essentially thrown a safety blanket around the young children to help protect them.”“In times like this for Kate, it is hugely important.

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