Kate, princess of Wales, says she’ll return to light program of public engagements
PBS NewsHourSep 09
Princess of Wales Announces Completion of Cancer Treatment
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Above: Princess Charlotte of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales court-side of Centre Court during the men's final on day fourteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2024 in London, England. Image copyright: Karwai Tang/Contributor/WireImage via Getty Images
The Facts
Princess of Wales Kate Middleton announced in a family video that she has completed her chemotherapy for cancer. The princess, who announced her diagnosis in March, said this year has been "incredibly tough."
In the video, which also featured her husband, Prince William, and their three children near their Sandringham estate in Norfolk, the Princess said the "cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable," adding, "stay[ing] cancer free is now my focus."
The Spin
Narrative A
Princess Kate represents the best of the Royal Family and the English people. Not only has she beaten cancer, but these terrible few months followed years of the public labeling her the Royal Family outsider. With all the troublesome stories taking over the public right now, the Princess of Wales has become the country's silver lining.
Narrative B
While nothing bad can be said about the Princess of Wales or her family on a personal level, this video release may be another failed attempt at trying to portray themselves as relatable. Members of the royal family — most notably Harry and Meghan — have failed at this in the past, so, hopefully, the same won't be true for Kate and William.
