The Princess of Wales has been largely absent from public life this year, but Prince William expressed his joy that she is cancer-free after the news was publicly announced. The heir to the throne, 42, shared this sentiment with royal well-wishers outside a primary school in Llanelli, west Wales, stating that while it’s good news, there is still a long way to go. Kate, 42, also appeared in a personal video with her family confirming her positive progress and hinting at upcoming light engagements until the end of the year. The video showed the couple and their children enjoying the outdoors, with Kate describing the past nine months as incredibly tough for the family due to her health issues. She also mentioned gaining a new perspective on everything through her cancer journey. Additionally, it was noted that Kate chose to wear an eternity ring in the video instead of her sapphire engagement ring, possibly symbolizing a fresh start after completing chemotherapy.
Kate Middleton cancer news: William reveals delight at ‘good news’ that Kate’s treatment has finished
The Princess of Wales has been largely absent from public life this year
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Prince William has shared his delight that the Princess of Wales is cancer free after the news was publicly announced on Monday.
The heir to the throne, 42, reacted to the news as he met with royal well-wishers outside a primary school in Llanelli, west Wales.
He told Pauline Thomas, 74: “It’s good news but there is still a long way to go.”
Kate, 42, appeared in a deeply personal video with her family on Monday, confirming her positive progress and revealing she would start to “undertake light engagements” until the end of the year.
Her heartfelt message about her cancer journey is spoken over images showing the couple and their children enjoying the outdoors, with the couple cuddling as they hold hands.
She describes the past nine months since her serious health issues began as “incredibly tough for us as a family” and how the “cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone”, with the experience giving her a “new perspective on everything”.
Upcoming engagements could now include a service for Remembrance Sunday in November and an annual Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey, which the princess has previously hosted.
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Kate Middleton swaps Princess Diana ring for eternity ring in cancer free annoucement
The Princess of Wales appears to have poignantly chosen to wear an eternity ring in the video announcing she is cancer free.
Kate, 42, wore the silver band instead of her sapphire engagement ring that once belonged to Princess Diana in the joyful video with her family.
Royal fans have now suggested that this was a deliberate choice to reflect a “fresh start” for the princess now that her chemotherapy has come to an end.
It was also suggested that the ring was changed due to chemotherapy-related weight changes the princess may have experienced.
For those wondering about the Princess of Wales’s ring, what I think it is, is a temporary replacement for her larger sapphire ring. With chemo, people’s weight tend to fluctuate therefore ring sizes change, I imagine she doesn’t what to get the OG ring resized (as it’s priceless pic.twitter.com/Mpn5NcwgMD
— Simon (@simon_RFB) September 10, 2024
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Harry ‘frightened’ by possible outcome of UK security battle
The Duke of Sussex is “frightened” by the potential outcome of his ongoing battle to have his taxpayer-funded security in the UK reinstated.
According to reports, this is a matter of the utmost importance for Harry, who turns 40 this month, as he wishes to return to the UK more often.
A Palace insider told People magazine: “Harry is frightened and feels the only person who can do anything about it is his father, [but it is not in] Charles’s hands.”
This comes after Donald Trump said that he would treat Harry like any other citizen should he be reelected and it emerges that the duke lied on his visa application, which is currently under review.
Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, waves as he arrives to the Royal Courts of Justice, Britain’s High Court, in central London on 7 June, 2023. (AFP via Getty Images)
Emma Guinness11 September 2024 06:00
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Netflix reveals details of Sussex’s latest show
Alongside teaser images from the show, the streaming giant wrote: “POLO is a new documentary series that follows elite global players and offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced world of the sport.
“ From Archewell Productions and Boardwalk Pictures. Premiering this December.”
POLO is a new documentary series that follows elite global players and offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced world of the sport. From Archewell Productions and Boardwalk Pictures. Premiering this December. pic.twitter.com/92vu4xYW8u
— Netflix (@netflix) September 9, 2024
Emma Guinness11 September 2024 03:00
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Prince Harry’s 40th birthday plans revealed
An insider told Hello! magazine that the occasion will then be marked by a “weekend getaway” with friends.
Prince Harry is reported to be having a quiet birthday celebration with his family in California. (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
Emma Guinness11 September 2024 00:00
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Prince William greets royal well-wishers in Wales
“It’s good news, but there is still a long way to go,” he said of yesterday’s revelation that Kate is now cancer free.
The heir to the throne, also 42, added: “She is better, and thank you.”
Emma Guinness10 September 2024 21:00
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Meghan Markle slammed for ‘tasteless’ decision on late queen’s anniversary
The Duchess of Sussex has been slammed for appearing at a book club event with Oprah Winfrey on the anniversary of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
As reported by the Express, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliam described the California appearance as a “dreadful mistake”.
He said: “I think it was an absolutely dreadful choice of venue to appear at, especially on a very special anniversary.
“I mean, we all know that when Meghan and Harry gave the interview on Oprah, which is infamous.
“Although they didn’t plan this, by the time the interview aired, Prince Philip was in hospital. We know that he died shortly afterwards.
“We also know that the interview was like exploding a nuclear weapon in the courtyard of Buckingham Palace.
“What is remembered is that the Queen’s comments. ‘Some recollections may vary’ sums it up very well. But that was absolutely tasteless place to be seen.
“We know that Meghan and Oprah are friends, but to be seen in a place which brought back memories of that interview on that anniversary is just extraordinary.”
Meghan Markle and Camilla, Queen Consort, at the late Queen Elizabeth’s funeral. (Getty Images)
Emma Guinness10 September 2024 18:00
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Prince William celebrates Air Ambulance Week
Taking to the official Kensington Palace Twitter/X account, the heir to the throne wrote: “Air Ambulance Week is the perfect time to say thank you for everything Air Ambulance charities across the country do in saving lives.
“Supporting these brilliant charities up and down the country helps them in their vital work – today, tomorrow and every day.
“Great to catch up with the Wales @Air_Ambulance team on base today!”
Air Ambulance Week is the perfect time to say thank you for everything Air Ambulance charities across the country do in saving lives #AAW2024
Supporting these brilliant charities up and down the country helps them in their vital work – today, tomorrow and every day.
Great to… pic.twitter.com/CldvQsCFYP
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) September 10, 2024
Emma Guinness10 September 2024 16:25
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Harry and Meghan could return to UK for Christmas
An insider has claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been invited to the UK to spend Christmas with the Spencer family.
Should they accept the invitation, it will be the first occasion Meghan, 43, has attended in the country since the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022.
A source told The Express: “Charles [Spencer] has invited Harry, Meghan and the children to Althorp this Christmas.
“It’s far too early to say whether they will take him up on it, but the offer is there if they want it.”
The Sussex family have spent little time in the UK since stepping down as working royals in 2020. (Getty)
Emma Guinness10 September 2024 15:00
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Prince William reacts to Kate Middleton’s cancer free announcement
However, the heir to the throne, 42, stressed that his wife’s battle with the disease, which began earlier this year, is far from over.
While meeting royal well-wishers outside a primary school in Llanelli, west Wales, he said: “It’s good news but there is still a long way to go.”
The Wales family shared a glimpse of their life over the summer in newly released footage announcing the good news (Will Warr/Kensington Palace/PA) (PA Wire)
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Harry and Meghan’s next ‘faux royal’ tour locations revealed
While carried out in their capacity as private citizens, the visits have many of the hallmarks of royal tours, and the couple’s recent visit to Colombia was designed to “illuminate” the country’s role as “a beacon of culture and innovation”.
The insider alleged to HELLO! magazine that the couple’s next destinations are Lesotho and Botswana and said they plan to undertake a third tour before the end of 2024.
Harry and Meghan also visited Nigeria earlier this year to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
Emma Guinness10 September 2024 13:00
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