Staff Reports
Members of the royal family came together to support Prince William this week as Princess Kate is facing a cancer diagnosis. The news, as reported by a prominent magazine, shared that William’s cousins gathered at Buckingham Palace to assist him in hosting a garden party. The event was held on behalf of William’s father, King Charles III, and was attended by about 8,000 guests from the United Kingdom and Commonwealth nations.
It is unfortunate that Princess Kate is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy and will be away from public duties until she is cleared by her medical team. It is a challenging time for the royal family as Kate’s father-in-law has been battling prostate cancer since February. The support shown by William’s cousins, including Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, demonstrates the unity within the royal family during trying times.
Prince Harry said his brother Prince William told him when they attended the same high school that he should “pretend we don’t know each other.” https://t.co/OnsmQ13eyM pic.twitter.com/3gRzOQKfyN
— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) June 4, 2023
However, not all family members were able to attend the garden party. Prince Harry, William’s brother, was notably absent from the event. Reports indicate that Harry will also miss the upcoming wedding of Hugh Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster, where William is set to serve as an usher. The strained relationship between the brothers has been a topic of discussion, with Harry sharing in his autobiography about feeling hurt when William advised him to pretend they didn’t know each other while in school.
It is disheartening to see family discord within the royal family, especially during moments when support and unity are needed the most. It is commendable to witness the support extended to Prince William during his challenging time by his cousins and other family members. In times of difficulty, coming together as a family should take precedence over any past disagreements or misunderstandings.
