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William and Kate are eager to end their ongoing feud with Harry and Meghan, but the Sussexes are not so keen, a royal expert claims.
The Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis to the world on 22 March, however it is understood neither Harry nor Meghan were told of the announcement ahead of time, laying bare the extent of the rift.
Now, William and Kate want to reconcile with their in-laws who live in California, royal author Tom Quinn says.
He told the Mirror: “Kate and William are far more enthusiastic about trying for a reconciliation than Meghan and Harry.
“Keeping up the feud is easier for Meghan and Harry in many ways because in the States they may be celebrities but they are not under the spotlight in the way Kate and William are.”
The brothers’ relationship became strained after the Sussexes made several damning statements about their in-laws in public interviews and in Harry’s bombshell memoir Spare.
There is speculation Harry will reunite with William when he returns to the UK this May to host an event for the Invictus Games.
Meanwhile, Meghan led a storytime session with sick children at Los Angeles Children’s Hospital after launching her lifestyle brand.
A royal historian has urged Harry and Meghan to ‘tread carefully’ over their next public move.
Dr Tessa Dunlop says how the couple’s “royal-lite” brand’s survival is dependent on how they act next and predicts it will have suffered a blow in recent weeks due to the magnitude of Kate’s soaring popularity after she bravely went public with her cancer diagnosis.
Dr Dunlop told the Mirror: “Beyond the uncomfortable optics, it is also possible that the Sussex brand will have taken a knock. Firstly, hard though it may be to believe, the public only has so much bandwidth for royal celebrity, and right now it is Kate who is the global icon. That she would rather not be, especially in such unhappy circumstances, garners her all the more sympathy.”
‘William and Kate enthusiastic to reconcile with Meghan and Harry,’ expert claims
William and Kate are eager to end their ongoing feud with Harry and Meghan, but the Sussexes are not so keen, a royal expert claims.
The Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis to the world on 22 March, however it is understood neither Harry nor Meghan were told of the announcement ahead of time, laying bare the extent of the rift.
Now, William and Kate want to reconcile with their in-laws who live in California, royal author Tom Quinn says.
He told the Mirror: “Kate and William are far more enthusiastic about trying for a reconciliation than Meghan and Harry.
“Keeping up the feud is easier for Meghan and Harry in many ways because in the States they may be celebrities but they are not under the spotlight in the way Kate and William are.”
Watch – Meghan Markle reads to children in first public appearance since Kate’s cancer diagnosis
Mother who had preventative chemotherapy urges Kate Middleton to ‘stay positive’
Terri Grice, 50, felt a sharp pain under her armpit and a ‘tiny pea size lump’ under her right breast in 2011 but brushed off her symptoms.
Fortunately, her late husband Mark made her a GP appointment which led to a breast cancer diagnosis.
The mother-of-three from Chester started the long journey to recovery with an operation to remove the tumour, a lumpectomy, and then a course of “adjuvant chemotherapy” to ensure her body stayed cancer-free.
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The vital lesson William and Harry should learn from history
As the nation steadies itself after learning the devastating news that the Princess of Wales is undergoing preventative chemotherapy after her cancer diagnosis, rarely has a more opportune moment presented itself to heal rifts. Pain and hurt has no privilege and a serious illness is a poignant reminder for any family that life is too precious to bear grudges.
While Harry and Meghan are said to have heard the news of their sister-in-law the same way as the rest of us, Prince Harry has reportedly been messaging his brother William ever since.
It could be the first sign of a fraternal thaw after the long silence that has ensued after the upset that Harry’s accusations have caused for the last couple of years.
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William and Harry and the history lesson they need to get back on track
A new biography of George VI and Elizabeth draws inevitable similarities between the destructive influence of Wallis Simpson and Meghan Markle on monarchy then and now. But, argues Anna Pasternak, the past tells us it’s the relationship between the future king and his brother we should really be concerned about…
What is preventative chemotherapy? Kate Middleton’s cancer treatment explained
Chemotherapy is a term used to describe the treatment of someone diagnosed with cancer and is used to kill cancerous cells – although Kate specifically used the term preventative chemotherapy.
In a statement, she said: “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous.
“The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.”
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Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith praises handling of cancer diagnosis
Gary Goldsmith, Kate’s maternal uncle, has praised the Princess of Wales for her adept handling of her cancer diagnosis announcement in an interview with the Spanish show ¡De Viernes!.
“I have been in touch with my sister Carole [Middleton] to make sure my niece is okay. I thought Kate handled it incredibly well, especially in such a difficult and tricky situation.
“I don’t know anybody else who’s had to deal with something like that, deal with their children and then have to offer explanations to the national and international media in such a public scenario.”
He continued: “It’s hard to imagine that they haven’t been affected by so many comments and conspiracy theories. I have sent messages to Kate so she knows what I feel and the love I have for her.”
Carole Middleton: The quiet driving force keeping Kate and William’s family together
A source close to the Middletons told The Independent: “Carole has been the driving force keeping the family together with minimum fuss and maximum modesty.
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Global photo agency explains editor’s note on Kate Middleton cancer diagnosis video
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King Charles will open Balmoral to the public for the first time in history
The King’s Scottish residence will open for the first time this summer for members of the public to explore the royal rooms at Balmoral.
Experienced guides will take small groups around several rooms used by Charles and Queen Camilla, as part of his desire to make the royal residences more accessible to the public.
One source noted that Balmoral has not been built to accommodate large-scale tour guides, unlike other tourist attractions such as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.
The month-long summer programme is expected to be a trial period, with estate staff taking note of the impact increased footfall has on the historic building, which was bought by Queen Victoria in 1852.
The public will now be able to access the green drawing room where the late Queen Elizabeth II met Liz Truss, the family dining room, the library and the pages’ lobby.
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Source: independent.co.uk
