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Sarah Ferguson reveals it’s been a ‘special gift’ to share her story books with her grandchildren – as she battles cancer alongside King Charles

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Pictured: Princess Beatrice, Sarah Ferguson and Princess Eugenie take part in King Charles' The Big Help Out last year.

Sarah Ferguson has gushed about how it has been a “special gift” to share her children’s books with her grandchildren, as she battles cancer alongside King Charles.

The Duchess of York, 64, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in January after undergoing a mastectomy for breast cancer last year.

Last night, Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer and would be stepping back from public duties during his treatment.

Earlier this week, Sarah Ferguson opened up about her relationship with her three grandchildren while posting on her Instagram to commemorate Children’s Author Week.

Prince Andrew’s ex-wife has written 35 books in the last 30 years, including 15 children’s books.

Pictured: Princess Beatrice, Sarah Ferguson and Princess Eugenie take part in King Charles’ The Big Help Out last year.

The Duchess wrote: ‘I feel very lucky to be able to call myself a children’s book author as a mother and now as a grandmother!

‘Creating magic with my daughters when they were little is what gave life to many of the characters in my children’s books.

‘Being able to share that now with my grandchildren and children around the world has been an incredibly special gift.

“Every time I pick up one of my children’s books, I can feel all that precious time we spent together.”

The Duchess became a grandmother for the third time in May 2023, when her youngest daughter Princess Eugenie, who gave birth to her son in August 2021, announced the arrival of baby Ernest.

Princess Beatrice shares her daughter Sienna with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and is also stepmother to her son Wolfie.

Sarah’s post racked up more than 9,200 likes, with fans praising her writing.

“What a wonderful gift for the next generation,” said one. Another added: ‘I love your books!’

Fergie's skin cancer diagnosis has left her

Fergie’s skin cancer diagnosis has left her “thinking about her life and her mortality,” a source recently claimed.

Pictured: Princess Eugenie's eldest son August places a loving hand on his little brother Ernest in June 2023.

Pictured: Princess Eugenie’s eldest son August places a loving hand on his little brother Ernest in June 2023.

A third gushed: ‘My son (now 32) loved Budgie the little helicopter, we had story books and games.

‘Read stories over and over again. It’s lovely to see that you are creating happy memories for children and parents through your books!’

Prince Harry’s father called him personally to tell him the devastating news about his cancer and the Duke of Sussex hopped on a plane so he could be in the UK later today.

A luxury Range Rover believed to be carrying British royalty was seen arriving at the LAX VIP terminal last night and there are claims it boarded the first flight and could be in London by lunchtime.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said: “I’m sure Harry will put the past aside right now over this serious issue.” “For the royal family, including the Sussexes, it is very important that everyone goes in the right direction.”

The King spent last night at his London home after beginning outpatient cancer treatment, as family and friends revealed the monarch remains “hugely positive” following his explosive diagnosis.

Buckingham Palace released this photo of King Charles last night as they revealed the monarch had been diagnosed with cancer.

Buckingham Palace released this photo of King Charles last night as they revealed the monarch had been diagnosed with cancer.

The duchess was diagnosed with malignant melanoma days after Christmas. Pictured: Sarah Ferguson attending the Christmas morning service at Sandringham Church on December 25, 2023.

The duchess was diagnosed with malignant melanoma days after Christmas. Pictured: Sarah Ferguson attending the Christmas morning service at Sandringham Church on December 25, 2023.

Fergie’s skin cancer diagnosis has left her “thinking about her life and her mortality,” a source recently claimed.

She praised her dermatologist for detecting malignant melanoma (an aggressive form of skin cancer) just months after undergoing surgery for breast cancer.

The mother of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie admitted the second diagnosis was a “shock” but revealed she was now in “good spirits” and grateful for the numerous messages of love and support.

Speaking via an Instagram post, she revealed that she was now taking some time for herself, having received the diagnosis after having several moles removed during reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy in June.

One was identified as cancerous and is now undergoing further medical checks to ensure the cancer was caught in the early stages.

She added that her experience underlined the importance of checking for new moles and urged anyone reading her post to “be diligent.”

Melanoma: the most dangerous form of skin cancer

Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. It occurs after the DNA of skin cells is damaged (usually due to harmful ultraviolet rays) and then not repaired, thereby triggering mutations that can form malignant tumors.

Causes

  • Sun exposure: UV and UVB rays from the sun and tanning beds are harmful to the skin
  • Moles: the more moles you have, the greater the risk of contracting melanoma
  • Skin type: Lighter skin has a higher risk of melanoma
  • Hair color: redheads are more at risk than others
  • Personal history: If you’ve had melanoma once, you’re more likely to get it again
  • Family history: If previous family members have been diagnosed, that increases your risk

Treatment

This can be done by removing the entire section of the tumor or the surgeon removing the skin layer by layer. When a surgeon removes it layer by layer, this helps him determine exactly where the cancer stops so he doesn’t have to remove more skin than necessary.

The patient may decide to use a skin graft if the surgery has left a discoloration or indentation.

  • Immunotherapy, radiotherapy or chemotherapy:

This is necessary if the cancer reaches stage III or IV. This means that cancer cells have spread to lymph nodes or other organs in the body.

Prevention

  • Use sunscreen and don’t burn yourself
  • Avoid tanning outdoors and in bed.
  • Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going out
  • Keep newborns out of the sun
  • Examine your skin every month
  • Visit your doctor every year for a skin exam.

Source: Skin Cancer Foundation and American Cancer Society

The duchess wrote: “I have taken some time for myself as I have been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, my second cancer diagnosis within a year after being diagnosed with breast cancer this summer and undergoing a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. surgery.

‘It was thanks to the great vigilance of my dermatologist that the melanoma was detected when it was present.

‘Naturally, another cancer diagnosis has been a shock, but I am in good spirits and grateful for the many messages of love and support.

‘I think my experience underlines the importance of checking the size, shape, color and texture and appearance of new moles which may be a sign of melanoma and I urge anyone reading this to be diligent.

‘I am incredibly grateful to the medical teams who have supported me through both cancer experiences and to the MAYRLIFE Clinic for gently caring for me over the past few weeks, giving me time to recover. “I am now resting with my family at home and feel blessed to have their love and support.”

Privately, the Duchess is coming to grips with the news, with a source close to her telling MailOnline that it “feels like the worst icing on the cake” after the travails of the last year.

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