Princess Kate and her family have found sanctuary in their Anmer Hall home, where she, Prince William and their children “shut off from the world and move on” while she undergoes cancer treatment.
People close to the Prince of Wales have said that the royal couple now find themselves in a situation where the health of George, Charlotte and Louis’ mother is now in the public sphere.
William “undoubtedly” drew on his experiences of the death of his mother Diana when he was just 15 to put him in the “protection mode” he is in now, a friend of the prince told the newspaper. Sunday Times.
The Waleses have stepped back from public duties after Kate, 42, said in an emotional video message last night that she was undergoing preventive chemotherapy.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children will not attend the traditional royal Easter Sunday service next week, which King Charles hopes to attend, and will instead focus their energy 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 sanctuary in their Anmer Hall home (pictured), where she, Prince William and their children will ‘shut off from the world and move on’ while she undergoes cancer treatment
From left to right, George, Louis and Charlotte enjoy baking fairytale cakes for the platinum anniversary
A royal aide said William only wants to “protect his wife and children” at 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 of five and “shut off from the world and move on.”
As they get away from the world at their home Anmer Hall, a Georgian country house that is part of the Sandringham Estate in the village of Anmer, Norfolk, they will focus on their family and not the royal institution or the monarchy as a whole.
The royal aide said they are not a company like Apple, but just “two human beings.”
They added that Kate shared the news of her cancer diagnosis when she, William and their children felt comfortable doing so.
While the future king and queen feel responsible for their roles in the royal family, a close friend hopes their departure will be a good thing because of the warm response and support from the public.
They said the strength of the monarchy as an institution is that “this is a family with real people at its heart.”
It comes after the Princess of Wales movingly revealed how she reassures her young children amid her battle with cancer after announcing she is battling the disease.
In her statement yesterday, she said she and Prince William had explained the situation to their children George, Charlotte and Louis, following the “huge shock” of her diagnosis.
Princess Catherine said she told them she was “doing well and getting stronger every day” and that she was “focusing on the things that will help me heal.”
The 42-year-old also revealed that she was comforted by the fact that her husband was by her side, and that they were “doing everything we could 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 warmth and support from the public following Kate’s cancer announcement.
There has been a global outpouring of support, including from the King, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, political figures and members of the public.
A spokesperson for Kensington Palace said on Saturday: ‘The Prince and Princess have both been hugely touched by the kind messages from people here in Britain, across the Commonwealth and around the world in response to Her Royal Highness’ message.
“They are extremely touched by the warmth and support of the public and are grateful for their understanding of their request for privacy at this time.”
Prince William and 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 film from the James Bond franchise ‘No Time To Die’)
Charles, who was diagnosed with cancer in February, is said to be proud of his ‘beloved’ daughter-in-law for her courage to speak out about her treatment and has been in close contact in recent weeks.
Messages of support also came from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who said: ‘We wish Kate and the family health and healing, and hope they can do this privately and in peace.’
The form of cancer has not been disclosed, but the future queen began a course of ‘preventative chemotherapy’ at the end of February and is said to be in a positive attitude towards her recovery and in good spirits. She describes herself as ‘good and getting stronger every time’. day’.
William and Kate have been focusing on their children and taking the time to sensitively share the princess’s health with Prince George, Prince Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Lovers headed to Windsor in Berkshire on Saturday morning, including Linda Boby, from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, who said: ‘It’s such a shock, she’s such a young lady and she deserves her privacy.’
Political leaders from all parties have expressed their sympathy and support for Kate and criticized what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described as the “intense criticism” she has faced from social media and parts of the media around the world.
Lord David Cameron, the Foreign Secretary, said in a message 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 Princess’s strength – speaking so candidly, despite all the pressures of publicity and raising a young family – is remarkable and rightly admired around the world.”
On Friday evening, hashtags like “WeLoveYouCatherine” and “GetWellSoonCatherine” were trending on X.
It is understood the video message, recorded in Windsor on Wednesday, was released on the day William and Kate’s three children started their Easter holidays, to take advantage of the break and protect them from news about their mother’s health.
The announcement could end weeks of intense speculation and conspiracy theories on social media about the future queen’s whereabouts and health.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were spotted together last week as William attended The Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey
King Charles III and Queen Camilla leave the London Clinic in central London, where he had undergone prostate surgery on January 29
Online rumors about Kate increased after William missed the memorial service of his godfather, the late King Constantine of Greece, on February 27 at very short notice.
It is now clear that the prince’s decision not to attend was related to his wife’s condition, but it is not known when the princess was told about the positive test for cancer.
Further speculation arose after the princess admitted to ‘editing’ her official Mother’s Day photo, which contained irregularities.
In a further development, the UK’s privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office, launched an investigation into allegations that attempts had been made to access Kate’s personal medical records at the London Clinic where she was operated on.
It is not known how long Kate will receive treatment, but it is understood she is keen to attend events when she is able, in accordance with medical advice, although this does not mean she will return to full-time work.
William will continue to balance supporting his wife and family with carrying out his official duties, as he has done since her surgery.
The prince is expected to return to public duties after his children return to school after the Easter holidays.