Summary
- Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis blindsided the family, leaving them scared but trying to remain optimistic throughout the difficult situation.
- Prince William is refusing to leave Kate's side, taking care of her, their children, and showing overwhelming support during this challenging time.
- The family decided to escape to their vacation home for Easter to ensure privacy and have a private celebration together.
Just a few days ago, Kate Middleton made a brave and moving video sharing the difficult news that she had been diagnosed with cancer. She explained a little bit how the family had been dealing with it and the kind of treatment she was getting, and concluded by reassuring the world that she would be alright.
Of course, it's easy to tell strangers that, but according to sources, the family's been finding it harder to deal with what this diagnosis entails. Particularly Prince William seems to be very scared for his wife, and has been asking other members of the royal family to fill in for him on official engagements to avoid leaving her side.
Prince William Is Having A Hard Time With Kate Middleton's Diagnosis
Obviously, Kate Middleton is the one who has it the hardest through this unexpected and difficult moment, as she's the one who has to shoulder the physical consequences of the illness and the treatment, but Prince William hasn't found it easy either.
Apparently, since Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis, he's been sick with worry about his wife, and is refusing to leave her side, even for royal duties.
"William is trying to be there for Kate and helping in every way he can," a source shared to Us Weekly. "He’s been doing schoolwork with the kids and spending time with them in the afternoons and evenings." In addition to taking care of his wife, he also has to support his young children, who are also finding it hard to fully grasp what's going on. "They know their mother is sick and is trying to get better," the source added, so they're coping as well as they can.
Reportedly, Prince William is "helpless and scared", and has been doing everything he can to avoid leaving his family even for a while, asking other members of the royal family to fill in for him. That's not always possible, especially with the King himself being unable to attend most events due to his own cancer diagnosis.
The Family Wasn't Ready For The Diagnosis, But They Remain Optimistic
While Kate Middleton knew when she went in for surgery that it would be a serious procedure, neither she nor Prince William were expecting it to turn into anything more, so it blindsided and scared them.
"Kate was shocked when they found the cancer and in shock for a while after," a source explained, adding that the Prince and Princess "were not ready for the diagnosis." Another source revealed that "the day the family found out was the day William canceled going to the memorial of his godfather King Constantine of Greece." This clarified the mystery around his sudden absence.
Still, the family is trying to remain optimistic, despite Kate Middleton not being able to completely go around as normal. "She tires easily," a source said of the Princess, "but she’s been trying to spend as much time with her kids as she can."
There have been questions about why the Palace let the speculation go on for so long, and now the sources have provided an answer. "They wanted to wait to tell the world the news until their children were off school for Easter break, so they could have time to process it before the whole world was talking about it."
As a way to ensure the children's privacy and spend some time just the family, the Prince and Princess of Wales have decided to escape to their vacation home for Easter and have their own private celebration instead of the official one.
