Today, people in Britain were surprised to hear that Catherine, Princess of Wales, has cancer. Some thought she was brave for talking about it, but others didn’t like the rumors that spread when she wasn’t seen.
Catherine shared the news in a personal video on Friday, shortly after King Charles III said he also had cancer. This was a tough time for the British monarchy because two important members were sick simultaneously.
Charles became king 17 months ago and had to cancel all his public events in February because of his illness. He praised Catherine for speaking out about her cancer.
The 75-year-old king said he was proud of her bravery. The Prime Minister and the White House also said kind things. British newspapers also praised Kate for being brave. The Sun’s headline said, “Kate, you are not alone.” They said it was nice to hear her say she’s getting stronger.
Some newspapers said now people understand why Kate’s surgery in January was kept secret. The news of her cancer made people feel sympathetic and supportive towards her. Kate’s openness about her cancer inspires many, and it shows how strong she is during this challenging time for the royal family.
