Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are the “centre of William and Kate’s world” and are showing “extraordinary resilience” in the face of the Princess of Wales’ cancer battle, a source has claimed.
Earlier this month, the royal mother of three, 42, announced in an emotional video message that she will undergo “preventive” chemotherapy after cancer was discovered following her major abdominal surgery in January.
In the video, the Princess explained how “it’s taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that’s appropriate for them” and “assure them that I’m going to be okay.”
speaking to PEOPLE magazine, a source revealed that the Prince and Princess of Wales’ children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, have been a source of support during Kate’s treatment .
Describing how they “cheer (Kate and William) up with smiles,” the source said: “The kids are at the center of their world.”
The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to be “cheered by their children’s smiles” following Kate’s cancer diagnosis. The family photographed in June 2023.
And they added: “The extraordinary resilience of children encourages you.”
The source also claimed that Kate and William are also prioritizing family time as “having fun together when they can is very important.”
The Princess of Wales is believed to have announced her cancer diagnosis on March 22, as that was the day George, Charlotte and Louis left Lambrook School in Bracknell for their Easter holidays.
The announcement may have been timed so that your children wouldn’t have to immediately face questions on the playground after the news became public.
The family reportedly spent the Easter holidays together as they adjusted to Kate’s diagnosis, which was discovered in post-operative tests following her major abdominal surgery.
According to the Mirror, one attendee said: “The family just want to go away for Easter, spend time together, the five of them, isolate themselves from the world and move on.”
They usually spend their children’s holidays at the spacious Anmer Hall in Norfolk, their country home, and are known to enjoy “outdoor” activities such as cycling and walking.
In the emotional message, which was filmed in Windsor, Kate revealed that the news came as a “huge shock” and that she and William “have been doing everything they can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.”
Pictured: The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Horse Guards Parade in London in November 2023
Earlier this month, Kate revealed in an emotional video message that she had been diagnosed with cancer.
Speaking from a bench surrounded by daffodils and spring flowers, he said: “It has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way appropriate to them, and to reassure them that I am going to be fine.”
‘As I have told you; I’m doing well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirit.
‘Having William by my side is also a great source of comfort and peace of mind. As has the love, support and kindness that many of you have shown. It means a lot to both of us.
Kate revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer after undergoing a planned operation at The London Clinic in January.
The source also told PEOPLE that Kate and William are also prioritizing family time as “having fun together when they can is very important.”
She explained: “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time my condition was thought to be non-cancerous,” she said.
‘The surgery was a success. However, tests after the operation found that there was cancer.
“Therefore, my medical team recommended that I undergo preventive chemotherapy treatment and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.”
The announcement shocked everyone and came after weeks of speculation (and wild conspiracy theories) about his health.
It also creates a new crisis for the British Royal Family at a time when King Charles is also battling cancer. In January, Sarah, the Duchess of York, was diagnosed with skin cancer, just six months after being treated for breast cancer.