Princess Catherine Finds Relief In Daily Tasks Amid Cancer Battle -- But Still Faces These Intense 'Emotions & Fears'
20.06.2024 - 17:52
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Princess Catherine may be making progress amid her cancer journey, but that doesn’t mean this isn’t a very difficult time for her and her family.
As the whole world saw, Kate Middleton stepped out for the first time since her cancer news to attend King Charles III‘s Trooping the Colour parade over the weekend, showing just how far she’s come since her diagnosis earlier this year. While she seemed in great spirits, insiders are now opening up about what it’s really been like behind the scenes. Ailsa Anderson, the former press secretary to Queen Elizabeth II, told People on Thursday:
She’s only human!
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It’s normal to be struggling with “fears” while facing cancer treatment, especially since chemotherapy is no joke. An insider close to the royal household shared:
Spending time with her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, and continuing to do daily tasks when she’s able has helped the 42-year-old stay strong throughout this health journey. Her kids, especially, are also great motivation to make the best of her “good” days during this medical scare. Royal historian Amanda Foreman explained that dynamic a bit more to the outlet:
Similarly, this is likely why Kate went out of her way to attend her father-in-law’s birthday parade. Royal author Sally Bedell Smith recalled the event and what it was like to see Kate and Charles (who are both battling cancer) standing side by side, noting:
True! They both looked fantastic considering the circumstances. But more importantly, it was just a relief to see them all together. Another royal insider acknowledged:
We’re sure it meant a lot to everyone — and it was probably also so