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A social media expert has stated that the Princess of Wales has been subjected to further victimization by online trolls. These trolls have accused her of being responsible for not disclosing her cancer diagnosis earlier.
On Friday night, Kate shared a pre-recorded video announcement, informing the public that she has started receiving precautionary chemotherapy treatment due to the detection of cancer during her extensive abdominal surgery earlier this year.
After much speculation and conspiracy theories about her absence from public duties, it finally occurred.
The CEO of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, Imran Ahmed, stated that unfounded rumors spreading about the princess and her family have had a far-reaching impact on a large number of individuals, thanks to the power of social media.
During his appearance on the BBC show “Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg,” Mr Ahmed expressed concern over the tendency for people to spread conspiracy theories and amplify them on social media platforms, particularly in the case of the Princess of Wales experiencing a medical emergency.
Some internet bullies have condemned the princess for not revealing her cancer diagnosis until Friday.
I was mostly irritated by witnessing the continued victimization of her for not immediately coming forward.
A family, of course, requires dedicated time and personal privacy.
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“I believe that the inhumanity of social media has caused us to act in a certain way, pressuring individuals to discuss highly personal topics.”
Furthermore, we can observe the tremendous influence it has had on our culture, as it was swiftly embraced by countless individuals, and the negative effects it has had on the royal family.
Although the princess and Prince William were aware of her condition for a while, her released statement was strategically planned to align with the start of the Easter school break.
This guaranteed that the couple’s three kids, 10-year-old Prince George, eight-year-old Princess Charlotte, and five-year-old Prince Louis, could have quality time with their parents outside of the public’s view.
Similarly, on the same show, Paddy Harverson, formerly the designated spokesperson for Kate and the Prince of Wales, answered a question about the source of pressure, whether it be from social media or mainstream media.
“It’s like a vicious cycle,” he explained. “It’s a never-ending spiral of doom, and it’s the most severe one I’ve ever witnessed.”
Nonetheless, he stated that the announcement from the royal family would have been made in the same manner, regardless of any external pressure.
He stated that he firmly believes that without the craziness of social media and the mistake with the Mother’s Day photo, they would have still proceeded in the same manner.
They were planning to wait until this past Friday, when schools were ending, to make the announcement.
Speculation regarding the princess increased following William’s decision to cancel his attendance at the 27 February memorial service for his late godfather, King Constantine II of Greece.
The reason for the prince’s sudden change in plans to not attend may be attributed to his wife’s health status. However, it is unclear when the princess was informed of her positive cancer diagnosis.
Additional rumors arose after a photograph of the princess and her children on Mother’s Day was removed from several picture agencies due to manipulation. After being asked for an explanation, Kate confessed to “editing” the official photo and expressed remorse.
Source: independent.co.uk
