King Charles and Kate Middleton’s shared cancer experiences steered them towards a path to becoming more human. As with every royal, King Charles and Kate began their year on a high note, observing family traditions while spreading holiday cheers. Then came the medical procedures, which ultimately led to their respective cancer diagnosis. At the onset of their challenging year, the duo were admitted into the same hospital, bonding over their shared experiences.
Despite the firm’s initial move to keep the public in the dark about the family’s health crisis, Kate and Charles eventually shared the news with the public, inadvertently inspiring millions across the world dealing with similar challenging health situations.
King Charles and Kate Middleton Became More Human After Cancer Diagnosis
Their health journeys, no doubt an inspiring one met a happy ending, at least in Kate’s case, while Charles continues undergoing treatment. Speaking on The Royal exclusive, Sky’s royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills noted that their respective journeys have tested their resolve and strengths. However, it also made them more in tune with humanity, especially in the eyes of the public. Rhiannon divulged,
“It’s been a tricky year for the family. In a way, they’ve been humanized, because of their cancer diagnosis.”
Going further, Rhiannon noted that King Charles and Kate Middleton’s willingness to expose their vulnerability and share their cancer journeys with the world made it easier for the public to perceive them as “just like the rest of us.” Notably, Kate’s post-recovery phase has highlighted her now more “humanised” version the world has come to see more off in the last few weeks.
The princess of Wales, barely rejuvenated after her challenging health journey made a point of accompanying her husband Prince William on his visit to the victims of the Southport mass stabbing, and thier families. Her unexpected gesture showed how deeply she sympathized with the affected kids and their families, having experienced firsthand how her extensive cancer treatemnt altered life not only for her, but also her loved ones who watched her battling it out.
“I think for William and Kate, what they can do and what we saw on that day, is they can bring attention back to a community that may have felt forgotten.”
King Charles has also made his impact in the wake of his cancer diagnosis, taking on royal duties despite his health condition. This vulnerability, which is a different approach from their usual “no comment” policy has given the public a new perception of the royals, one that portray them more of humans with flaws and vulnerabilitiess, and less like infallible idols expected to reflect perfection at every turn.
