2024-03-24 20:12:27
Published24. March 2024, 9:12 p.m
Kate’s cancer diagnosis: Prince William under pressure: “He’s being torn apart”
Difficult times for the British royal family. How is the heir to the throne coping with his wife’s shock diagnosis?
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First his father, now his wife: Prince William has to come to terms with the fact that two of the most important people in his life have cancer.
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The pressure to live up to his roles as father, husband and heir to the throne is immense for him, according to a royal expert.
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A once important support in his life is also missing: Prince Harry.
These are turbulent times for the British royal family: The pressure is currently likely to be on Prince William (41). In view of the royal health crisis, both for his father King Charles (75) and his wife Catherine (42), he is faced with immense challenges in meeting the demands of his family and those of his people.
“This time must be incredibly stressful for him,” says royal expert Joe Little to the «Stern». “He is currently being torn between role models: as a husband, father, prince and heir to the throne.” Immediately after Kate’s abdominal surgery in January, William took time to be fully committed to his family.
Why wasn’t William sitting on the bench with Kate?
He resumed his royal duties on February 6 while Kate recovered at home in Windsor. But three weeks later, William decided “for personal reasons” to stay away from his godfather Konstantin’s memorial service. It is now clear why he did this. British media suggest that this was when Kate received her cancer diagnosis.
Kate emphasized in her video statement: “Having William by my side is also a great source of comfort and reassurance.” The fact that he didn’t sit next to his wife on the park bench in the video was probably her personal decision, as Little explains and emphasizes: “If William had sat next to her, that would have been criticized too. You can’t win in situations like that.”
Wishes for recovery from Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan
William is also missing a formerly important support during this difficult time: Prince Harry (38). The brothers’ relationship has been tense for years. Even when Harry traveled to London after Charles was diagnosed with cancer, the two avoided each other. Harry and Meghan are said to have found out about Kate’s illness from the press.
British media such as the BBC write that Harry and Meghan made a statement with well-being wishes for the 42-year-old. “We wish Kate and the family health and healing and hope that they can do so privately and in peace.”
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