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Kate & Charles: ‘You are not alone’
The pair are ‘closer than ever’ as they lean on each other through their cancer battles
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While the world continues to reel from Kate Middleton’s shock cancer diagnosis, we can reveal that her health battle has brought her closer than ever to her father-in-law King Charles.
Both the monarch and the Princess of Wales are currently undergoing treatment for unspecified cancers, which is said to have deepened their bond further. It comes after they were both treated at the London Clinic in January – Charles for an enlarged prostate and Kate for planned abdominal surgery.
Sources reveal that the royal pair would often have “hospital heart-to-hearts” while they were at the London Clinic, with Charles, in his dressing robe, visiting his daughter-in-law’s bedside. “When they were in hospital together, there was a lot of toddling down the corridor to spend time with her. He has been supporting and encouraging her throughout,” an insider revealed.
Royal commentator Jennie Bond tells Bella, “Charles and Catherine have been getting closer and closer over the years. He’s had a lot of admiration for her, even before they both became ill, but adversity always has the effect of binding people so much closer together.” She adds, “Their illnesses are an unbelievable and shocking coincidence, so for them to have each other as a shoulder to lean on must be beneficial for both of them as they go through this difficult time together.”
Kate, 42, opened up about her condition in a moving and emotional video address last month, admitting that it has been “an incredibly tough couple of months for the entire family”. Cancerous cells were found after her planned surgery in January, resulting in her needing further treatment. “The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment,” she revealed. “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. 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.” The princess, who assured that her “focus is on making a full recovery”, added, “I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal: in my mind, body and spirits. Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too. As is the love and kindness that has been shown by so many of you.” Her brave and emotional message was praised by the King, who said that he is “so proud of Catherine for her courage in s
