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.

It looks like more is incoming for William, not only does he have to reassure his children, he now has to prepare Prince George for a new play according to Pink News called Prince insert a derogatory word for gay, how great for a 10 years old child. With the prospect of secondary school.

Truth is, he is likely suffering. But I don’t know him so although I have empathy for him, I know in real life many people suffering terribly from just as bad things so I prefer to focus on them. William has his own real life and I’m not part of it. I’ve never understood this celebrity thing where people become attached to the lives of strangers.

I just read about that on X! Wtf is wrong with people?

Doesn't mean you can have emapthy for him regardless.

I very much hope that Kate does make a good recovery. From what she said, statistically, she should do well and return to full health and an active life, but I am sure it must be worrying and scary for all of them. Every cold / slight stomach upset will bring additional fears from now on, and of course they worry for their children. They must be hoping that William doesn't become King until their DC are adults.

I too feel very sorry for William. Although things look very positive for Catherine, it must still be very worrying for him. Bit like my little boy being born at 35 weeks, spending 4 weeks in nicu/scbu and then having long term problems. Lots of people then were saying it wasn't a big deal, not like he was a 24 week baby etc but it was a very worrying time for us.

Absolutely I feel for William, he now has a huge burden on those strong shoulders of his.

As an aside, talk of preventative chemo is I find confusing to most. My friend had a tumour removed from her bowels along with part of the bowels and a reversible stoma put in place. Following her op she underwent a course of what was described to us as preventive chemo to target any cancer that might have remained in the surrounding area that wasn’t surgically removed. Sadly she died. I’m not wanting to spread any fear surrounding the POW’s condition but am angered when some people seem to think that the wording ‘preventative chemo’ implies Catherine will simply be home and dry after 3 months of chemotherapy that is offered as an added extra to her treatment because she’s special.

"Fellow feeling makes us wondrous kind" I cannot see anyone having anything but empathy with W and K and family going through this. But no doubt there will be some.

In many ways people who were lukewarm towards them might now see that cancer doesn't discriminate. Up to now the RF was largely untouched by serious illnesses at a younger age, so the shock of this is something relatively new for them.

As a pp said, every twinge, discomfort, unusual feeling can frighten the life out of cancer survivors. I believe she will recover well, but it's always there in the back of your mind.

@12FreeRangeEggs my mum went through a similar experience and unfortunately passed away. Cancer is a bastard disease.

Presumably about his ancestor who was rumoured to be gay.

Or bisexual. Or does no one know the history of the Royals?

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a29362421/prince-george-bisexual/

So glad it's not just me thinking 'Oh, poor William'. Hope everyone heals and life carries on.

I can’t warm to William (or any of them), but I feel very sorry for the position he’s in.

Hopefully, Kate will get through this and they can put it behind them.

I don't think it can be taken for granted that she's out of the woods.

It's still early days, and she'll have lots of tests in the months and years ahead, with immediate treatment possibly including several months of chemo, and maybe radiology too.

Along with chemo goes the risk of infection, including pneumonia and covid, but also infections arising from minor cuts. The immune system is seriously compromised during treatment.

This thread seems full of doom mongers. I have had lots of friends and relatives with cancer. For someone who is healthy and young, by the time you need preventative chemo you would be extremely unlucky not to recover and be fine.
She will get periodic checks to ensure the cancer has not returned, that is routine.

And the Palace has said they caught Charles cancer at an early stage. He will get the best treatment. He is older so at higher risk of complications. But with good treatment he too should recover.

Cancer is no longer an automatic death sentence. Lots of people every year recover with NHS treatment and go on to live healthy and happy lives. Some of the cancer charities try and make this clear as well.

Yes really dreadful for William and Kate. I also feel really sorry for them.

I agree. He has experienced a lot of loss in his life, and we cannot underestimate the recent loss of his grandparents whom he appeared close to. Plus his cousin in law, who recently took his life - it is reported that they were good friends. And of course, his estrangement from his on sibling.

Even when cancer prognosis’s are good, it is only natural to consider the worst case scenario- and in William’s case, if the worst was to happen and Charles and Kate both died, William would be King, and a lone father with 3 grieving young children. This is an unlikely outcome, but in his shoes, I would certainly be fearful of it.

I would vote for a republic but on a human level, I feel empathy for him and Kate - and indeed Charles and Camilla too.

Me too ssd an utter nightmare for him at the moment.

This. He has been very dignified.

The cruelty and lies aimed at William these last couple of years is a scandal of our times. That campaign alone would have been unendurable for most, but to then have the even greater burden of a seriously ill wife and father and the prospect of having to take on the biggest role of your life on top of that? Honestly, how he hasn't broken down is beyond me. He's been so good at holding it together during his engagements, with everyone scrutinising him to the nth degree and some making up even more awful stories, eg about his conduct at the BAFTAs. I don't think me saying I feel sorry for him even touches the surface.

William has had to live with all manner of vile and unsubstantiated rumour, not least the continuing racism accusations. I remember that journalist shouting out the racism smear at him, just after the Oprah show.

I certainly don't want to be spreading doom and gloom but I know that when your loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, sometimes your mind will go to very dark places so I do feel sorry for anyone in that situation.

I have always felt for William. Born to be king, no choice whatsoever. And now this. I’d like to give him a hug tbh.