Kate and her mother Carole Middleton share a very close bond (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images) Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter More Newsletters Subscribe Please enter a valid email Something went wrong, please try again later. More Newsletters We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show me See Our Privacy Notice See Our Privacy Notice × Group 28 Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up No thanks, close We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info × Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice Kate Middleton's "desperately upset" mother Carole will 'need reassurance' after watching her beloved daughter publicly reveal her
cancer diagnosis according to a royal expert. The Princess of Wales shocked the nation on Friday evening when she bravely announced in a televised video message that she had been diagnosed with a form of cancer. Doctors discovered the disease was present in the future
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BBC Breakfast viewers fume over 'disrespectful' coverage of Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis Read More Related Articles Kate Middleton's shock cancer diagnosis is 'unusual for her age' doctor says The 42-year-old is now undergoing preventative chemotherapy with the help of an 'amazing' medical team, the Mirror reports. Kate, who is believed to have filmed the message in Windsor on Wednesday has been applauded by King Charles for her 'courage' as she bravely told others affected by cancer 'you are not alone.'
Kate Middleton publicly announced she had been diagnosed with cancer in a televised video message on Friday evening Sitting on an outdoor bench surrounded by a backdrop of blooming daffodils, Kate said: "This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family." Royal expert Jennie Bond has now urged the public to extend its sympathies to Kate's heart broken mother Carole Middleton who has been forced to watch on while frenzied conspiracy theorists came up with cruel claims about her daughter online, all while knowing the reality of Kate's ill health. Bond, the BBC's former royal correspondent, told The Mirror: "We should also spare a thought for another mother in this Carole Middleton. "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." Kate and her mother are known to share a close relationship and sources say Carole has been avidly supporting the family behind the scenes. The Princess of Wales' parents, Carole and Michael, live just a short drive away from William and Kate's Adelaide Cottage home and are said to have been helping their son-in-law with school duties while the mum-of-three has been recovering. Carole and Michael Middleton live near William and Kate and are said to have been helping out with their grand children while the princess recovers (Image: Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images) Speaking of the calming impact Carole has on the family, Bond said: "She has no doubt been a tower of strength and a comforting presence for the children, but she, too, will need reassurance." Kate was recently seen being driven in a car by her mum on January 16 which was the first time she had been spotted in public since
Christmas Day last year. A witness said: "It was a lovely sunny day and Kate was being driven by her mum. The Princess was sitting in the passenger seat and wearing dark sunglasses but looked well as the two
Women were talking with one another." The devoted mum-of-three clearly had her children at the forefront of her mind when speaking to the public on Friday evening. Appearing visibly emotional, she said: "As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment. "But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be OK." Royal expert Bond added: "It is the welfare of George, Charlotte and Louis that has been, and remains, at the heart of how news about Catherine's illness has been handled. "The void created by the deliberate lack of information has proved damaging. Both the Princess and
Prince William have taken an appalling amount of flak from the cesspit of
Social Media trolls peddling vicious, unfounded rumours on the worldwide web. Those conspiracy theorists should hang their heads in shame." Kate had her three kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at the forefront of her mind when she made the announcement on Friday Since the news of Kate's cancer was announced, royal fans from all over the world have flooded Kate with messages of love and support. Well wishers have flocked to Windsor to leave bouquets of flowers and handwritten messages of admiration on Saturday. Royals latest news Kate's cancer is 'unusual for age' Piers Morgan slams Meghan's Kate message BBC address claims Kate video was edited William struggling with Kate's cancer The Prince and Princess of Wales were spotted boarding a helicopter near their home in Adelaide Cottage yesterday, just hours after Kate's statement was televised. The royal couple are believed to be heading to their country residence, Anmer Hall in Norfolk, where they are expected to spend their Easter break with their three kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The Wales family are not expected to be attending the royal Easter church service in Windsor next weekend alongside the rest of the Firm. Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox. Sign up to our daily Showbiz newsletter here . Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow Daily Record
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