Here's why Prince William didn't join Kate Middleton in her cancer announcement video
Prince William didn’t appear in his wife Princess Kate Middleton’s video announcing she has cancer, and many people are wondering why that was the case.
They’ve come up with different speculations as to why she was alone. But as it turns out, it was all intentional.
London’s The Times, citing an anonymous source, said William didn’t join Kate because she “didn’t need anyone sitting next to her.”
“This was her as a strong woman sharing an innately strong message to the nation,” the source is quoted as saying, adding that William “has been supporting her and the family in the background.”
On March 23, Kate finally addressed the public after weeks of speculations and numerous conspiracy theories on her state.
Since she underwent abdominal surgery last January, she has been on a break from public duty to continue her recovery. She hasn’t appeared in a public event since December.
Kate didn’t disclose her condition to the public at the time, though a source told NBC News that it was non-cancerous.
Tests after her surgery, however, showed that cancer had been present.
She was subsequently advised to undergo preventive chemotherapy and is now in the early stages of the treatment.
Following her video announcement, a wave of support came from global leaders, family members, and the public.
Kensington Palace, in a statement, said Kate and William are “both enormously touched by the kind messages."
“They are extremely moved by the public’s warmth and support and are grateful for the understanding of their request for privacy at this time,” the palace added.
Kensington Palace said Kate would return to official duties "when she is cleared to do so by her medical team."