I feel really sorry for William

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I'm not usually a fan , but I've been thinking about William. He must be absolutely reeling. His dad and his wife both have cancer. He doesn't talk to his brother and his mum died when he was young. I can't imagine the turmoil he is in, i hope he has good friends around him.

As others have said there is every reason to expect that Kate will make a full recovery & the chemo is precautionary. Even so it must be very hard watching those you love have to endure cancer treatment which is gruelling at the best of times. I say that as someone who has had a lot of treatment & continues to do so. I do agree that she did seem somewhat grave during the announcement but I imagine that’s the shock of it all rather than her hiding an advanced cancer diagnosis.

I'm not sure what you are trying to say here but it doesn't sound kind. It is almost making a mockery of the situation. We DON'T know how serious it is . You can hardly expect her to come out and give details and %s of her chances and sit there weeping and wailing. All of my fingers are crossed for her because we all know that nothing can be taken for granted.

And what happened? He went on to become one of the most liked and admired Kings. They always say you are never given more than you can cope with. Yes William has a lot on his plate right now but he has good support I am sure.

I felt this. I’ve thought about them a lot this week.
It must’ve been such a shock and she did look very fragile.

I hope he has a good therapist to off load to. Its too much for one person.

It's so lovely to see so many people feeling for William but it is beginning to appear that this thread is similar to the things we have discussed before about people trying to create false news - that William is weak, cracking up, not capable etc. I do honestly feel so badly for those whose lives have been troubled this week by William though.

Thats Not what she said at all. The most likely scenario is whatever they removed didn’t appear cancerous but cancer was detected on it and treatment is precautionary. Reading between the lines, this is exactly what we are being told. Idk why it has to be some kind of subterfuge. When I had a hysterectomy, the bits they removed or at least the uterus was tested as a matter of course.

I've thought about this a lot since the announcement of Kate's cancer diagnosis.

William has been through so much in his life. Losing his mother when he was just 15, and now both his father and his beloved wife are simultaneously going through cancer treatment!

The thought of his own very young children possibly losing their mother at an even younger age than he and his brother did must have crossed his mind although he probably hasn't voiced it. The odds are very likely stacked in Kate's favour though. We are told that the surgery was successful and that the chemo is preventative. That is surely hopeful.

My fingers are crossed for a full recovery for Kate (and I do believe that will happen) but William and the children are in my thoughts too.

Well only they know the scenario. So I hope the outcome is a full recovery.

The chemo is preventative. Kate is ill but will get better.
I know various people struggling financially dealing with much harder life situations than William.

I found finding out a love one had cancer, with an early diagnosis much harder than having cancer, disclaimer both time early detection and good odds. The second time was earlier than the first and needed removal with no further treatment so the only person I told was my partner. I know my family especially my children would have worried despite there being nothing to worry about. So I do feel sorry for William

Yes and on top of everything he's been accused of some awful things on social media and Mumsnet, poor bloke

Why would the outcome not be positive for Kate? Sorry but people are making up their own scenarios here. Kate is having preventative chemo. That is not a life threatening situation.

I think people need to remember Kate has had her cancer removed, she is effectively cancer free, she is going through preventative chemo in case any tiny cells they can’t see remain. Some people are writing like it’s the end, someone even wrote up thread that after his mum he was seeing it happen again, no no he’s not. That doesn’t mean Kate is healthy, but we do need to remember she is cancer free and undergoing preventative, she is on the recovery pathway.

From what I can see Kate is on the recovery pathway, cancer removed. And Charles was caught early with a very good prognosis. I, sure William came to terms with his mother’s passing. And Harry and Megan are just a side bar annoyance. You’re writing like his world is ending/

I’m anti-royal but I really do feel sympathy. As someone who lost a parent when he was a minor, he probably has some very low moments, thinking about the children. It’s hard not to fear the worst I suspect.

No idea as to her prognosis, but I wish Kate luck. Charles too.

@augustusglupe I meant well & yes, you captured my sentiment.

@Janehasamane exactly.

Yes, he did. But the Queen Mother always felt that the burdens placed on King George by the abdication contributed to his early death.

I think you're being rather glib there tbh. Poor bloke. I really feel for him, that's a hell of a lot going on and all of it under the glare of the worlds gaze.

I agree. Some people are writing on here as if they want Kate to die.
Kate is going to get better and will hopefully live a long life.

@GreenClock Kate told us in her video she has had cancer and is having preventative chemo. That means we know her prognosis. Preventative chemo means the cancer is largely gone and is to mop up any stray cancer cells. She is in recovery.

I agree with all of you saying how hard it must be for William at the moment for all the reasons stated . I think some people forget that William also lost his Mum at a young age . Just because he doesn’t constantly talk about Diana in public doesn’t mean he wasn’t as devastated as Harry .
Hope that Catherine is given space and time to recover and that we will see her out and about when she is ready.

Although Catherine was very positive, it is only natural that William will be very worried. You cannot guarantee anything especially with cancer. My dh was diagnosed with cancer just over ten years ago. The doctor removed the cancerous polyps and tests showed it hadn't spread. Waiting to know it hadn't spread was agonising but once the tests came back clear, the doctors had a positive outlook. However it has always hung over us and it is always at the back of our minds. He had his ten year colonoscopy last autumn and that was clear thankfully. I will never be completely at peace though but at least our dcs are grown up so we don't have that worry.

As with so much, good news doesn't tend to make the headlines so we rarely hear about all the cancers which are fully cured - and hopefully the PoW's will be one of them

That won't stop William and the rest of the family worrying though, and yes I feel for them at this very difficult time