Princess Kate and her family have found refuge at their Anmer Hall home, where she, Prince William and their children will “isolate themselves from the world and move on” while she undergoes cancer treatment.
People close to the Prince of Wales have said that the royal couple are now in the position of facing a situation in which the health of George, Charlotte and Louis’ mother is now in the public sphere.
William has “undoubtedly” drawn on his experiences of his mother Diana’s death when he was just 15 to put him in the “protective mode” he is in now, a friend of the prince told the sunday time.
The Welsh stepped back from public duties after Kate, 42, said she was receiving preventative chemotherapy in an emotional video message last night.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children will not be at next week’s traditional Easter Sunday royal service, which King Charles hopes to attend, and will instead focus their energies on supporting each other.
Prince William and Princess Kate pictured with their three children Prince George (left), Princess Charlotte (right) and Prince Louis (centre) at Anmer Hall in Norfolk for their 2020 Christmas card.
Princess Kate and her family have found refuge at their Anmer Hall home (pictured), where she, Prince William and their children will “isolate themselves from the world and move on” while she undergoes cancer treatment.
From left to right, George, Louis and Charlotte enjoy baking fairy cakes for the Platinum Jubilee.
A royal aide said William just wants to “protect his wife and children” during this difficult time. The times reports.
They told the newspaper that the family wants to get away for the Easter holidays, be together as a family unit of five and “isolate themselves from the world and move on.”
As they retreat from the world at their home, Anmer Hall, a Georgian country house which is part of the Sandringham Estate in the village of Anmer, Norfolk, they will focus on their family rather than the royal institution or the monarchy as a whole.
The royal aide said they are not a corporation like Apple but simply “two human beings.”
They added that Kate shared the news of her cancer diagnosis when she, William and their children felt comfortable to do so.
While the future king and queen feel the responsibility of their roles in the royal family, a close friend hopes their exit will be a good thing due to the warm reaction and support from the public.
They said the strength of the monarchy as an institution is that “this is a family with real human beings at its heart.”
This comes after the Princess of Wales movingly revealed how she is reassuring her young children amid her battle with cancer following the announcement that she is battling the disease.
In her statement yesterday, she said that she and Prince William explained the situation to their children George, Charlotte and Louis, following the ‘enormous shock’ of her diagnosis.
Princess Catherine said she had told them she was “doing well and getting stronger every day” and was “focusing on the things that will help me heal.”
The 42-year-old also revealed that she felt comforted by having her husband by her side and that they were doing “everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.”
In a televised speech, the future queen revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer after undergoing successful abdominal surgery in January, and that doctors had advised her to undergo preventive chemotherapy.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to be “hugely moved” and “extremely touched” by the public’s warmth and support following the announcement of Kate’s cancer.
There has been huge support from around the world, including from the King, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, political figures and members of the public.
A Kensington Palace spokesperson said on Saturday: “The Prince and Princess are hugely touched by the kind messages from people here in the UK, across the Commonwealth and around the world in response to Her Royal Highness’s message.” .
“They are very touched by the public’s warmth and support and are grateful for their understanding of their request for privacy at this time.”
Prince William, Princess Kate, pictured with Prince George, Prince Charlotte and a baby, Prince George, at Anmer Hall in December 2018.
King Charles has always had a close bond with Kate, Princess of Wales (pictured at the world premiere of the new James Bond franchise film ‘No Time To Die’)
Charles, who was diagnosed with cancer in February, is said to be proud of his “darling” daughter-in-law for her bravery in speaking out about her treatment and has remained in close contact over the past few weeks.
Words of support also came from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who said: “We wish Kate and her family health and healing, and hope they can do so privately and peacefully.”
The form of the cancer has not been revealed, but the future Queen began “preventive chemotherapy” treatment in late February, and is said to be in a positive mindset for her recovery and in good spirits, describing herself as “doing well.” and getting stronger and stronger.” day’.
William and Kate have focused on their children and have taken the time to sensitively share the princess’s health status with Prince George, Prince Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Well-wishers went to Windsor in Berkshire on Saturday morning, including Linda Boby, from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, who said: “It’s a shock, she’s such a young lady and she deserves her privacy.”
Political leaders from all sides have expressed sympathy and support for Kate and criticized what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described as the “intense scrutiny” she has faced from social media and sections of the media around the world.
Lord David Cameron, the Foreign Secretary, said in a post on X, formerly Twitter: “My thoughts are with the Princess of Wales, the Prince of Wales and their three young children at this time.
“The strength of the princess, speaking so frankly, with all the pressures of publicity and raising a young family, is remarkable and she is rightly admired around the world.”
On Friday night, hashtags like ‘WeLoveYouCatherine’ and ‘GetWellSoonCatherine’ were trending on X.
It is understood that the video message, recorded on Wednesday in Windsor, was released on the day William and Kate’s three children began their Easter school holidays, to take advantage of the break and protect them from their mother’s health cover.
The announcement may end weeks of intense speculation and conspiracy theories on social media about the whereabouts and health of the future Queen.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were seen together last week while William attended the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla leave the London Clinic in central London, where he underwent prostate surgery on January 29.
Online rumors about Kate intensified after William missed, at very short notice, the memorial service for his godfather, the late King Constantine of Greece, on February 27.
It is now understood that the prince’s decision not to attend was related to his wife’s condition, but it is not known when the princess was informed of the positive cancer test.
More speculation was sparked after the princess admitted to “editing” her official Mother’s Day photo which had irregularities.
Another development was an investigation launched by the UK’s privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office, into allegations that there were attempts to access Kate’s private medical records at the London Clinic where she underwent surgery.
It is not known how long Kate will receive treatment, but it is understood that she may be willing to attend events when she feels able to do so, in accordance with medical advice, although this will not indicate a return to full-time duties.
William will continue to balance supporting his wife and family and maintaining his official duties as he has done since his operation.
The prince will return to public duties after his children return to school following the Easter holidays.