Kate Middleton felt that cancer scrutiny by the media was, ultimately, Prince William’s responsibility.
At least, that’s what a new report says about the Princess of Wales.
Following what the royal Firm initially claimed was an ordinary surgery, Kate Middleton’s photoshop fail scandal sparked a firestorm of conspiracy theories. Ultimately, she revealed her cancer diagnosis.
Even after that, British tabloids continued to hound her for details. Kate reportedly blames her husband for not putting a stop to it. And for potentially causing some of it in the first place.
Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales on the balcony during Trooping the Colour at Buckingham Palace on June 15, 2024. (Photo Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
The media scrutiny over Kate Middleton before and after her cancer reveal has been intense
Even before Kate Middleton announced her cancer diagnosis to the world at the onset of spring, people were speaking up to defend her for her extended absence and photoshop fail.
Admittedly, sometimes the defense missed the mark. When you’re a national mascot who receives millions in public funds for your protection and lifestyle each year, people are arguably entitled to some transparency.
However, when Kate did announce to the world that doctors had found signs of cancer, many changed their tune. Some apologized for cracking jokes or even simply for asking questions. Cancer is truly no laughing matter.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Patron of The AELTC looks on prior to presenting Carlos Alcaraz of Spain with his trophy following victory against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the Gentlemen’s Singles Final during day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2024. (Photo Credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
However, not everyone backed off. Some, if anything, doubled down on any previous questions.
Notorious pot stirrer Piers Morgan demanded that Kate Middleton divulge every detail of her diagnosis.
Though there were actually some salient elements to his argument, he still missed the mark. Especially because he could have made the same case about King Charles’ cancer battle, but focused on Kate instead.
Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales clap during the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall on November 30, 2023. (Photo Credit: Aaron Chown – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Public scrutiny came before Kate Middleton’s announcement, or even her ‘disappearance’
According to what an inside source tells In Touch Weekly, stress has taken its toll on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ marriage.
“William has really stepped up since Kate’s cancer diagnosis,” the insider affirmed. “But that doesn’t mean all of their issues have been magically resolved.
There was more to all of this than the cancer diagnosis and related rumors. In early 2024, whispers of Prince William’s alleged affair with Rose Hanbury reemerged. Though the Firm has put clear effort into burying the story, the monarchy cannot fully suppress it.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, rides inside the Glass State Coach at Horse Guards Parade during the King’s Birthday Parade “Trooping the Colour” in London on June 15, 2024. (Photo Credit: BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP via Getty Images)
The source then went on to understate that “this year has been especially trying” for Kate Middleton.
“First it was that she ‘vanished’ — and it was assumed that her marriage was on the rocks because rumors of his cheating just wouldn’t die,” the insider explained.
“Which of course was the last thing Kate needed around the time she got her devastating diagnosis,” the source acknowledged.
Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive for a a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in central London on November 21, 2023. (Photo Credit: YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Could Prince William have done more to help?
“And,” the insider pointed out, “no one could blame her for being irritated with William for not shielding her from the scrutiny.” Famously, the royal Firm has influenced what tabloids write in the past. Often, it seems, to the detriment of Meghan Markle.
The source continued: “Or finding a way to put an end to the humiliating gossip that he had been unfaithful.”
One could arguably read between the lines and conclude that Kate believed the rumors. But whether or not the press accurately pegged William as a cheater, the two are reportedly “very happy” now.
Kate Middleton Blames Prince William For Scrutiny Over Her Health : Report was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.