Kate Middleton Insider Shares an Emotional Update About Her Cancer Battle

Kate Middleton is understandably keeping a low profile while she battles cancer after she shared a health update with the world in late March. There has been little insight from the palace because they are respecting her medical privacy, but a royal insider just gave a small update — and it’s heartbreaking.

Fashion designer Amaia Arrieta, famous for her children’s line Amaia London, began working with Kate just after Prince George was born. She’s had the privilege of dressing the Wales children in everything from corduroy shorts for George and Prince Louis to a checkered skirt for Princess Charlotte. She explained to the Telegraph that “dressing the royals gives me so much pride, I really do care about how they look.” She’s been able to see the royal family through a different lens because she’s gotten a glance at them in their everyday lives — that’s why her health concerns about Kate feel worrisome.

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Arrieta shared her thoughts about the Princess of Wales’ current situation. “I’m heartbroken at the moment,” she divulged. “I think they are going through hell; I hope they will be back. It’s really personal.” Whoa! That’s a big statement to unpack. Everyone is wishing Kate well in hopes that she can maybe return to her royal engagements later in the year, but the fashion designer’s words give Kate’s illness even more weight. Arrieta didn’t elaborate further, so maybe we should look to Prince William’s recent commentary about his wife for more comfort.

During an April 30 appearance at James’ Place Newcastle in northeast England, the Prince of Wales was asked for a status update by a concerned royal fan. “Do you mind if I ask how your wife and children are? a bystander asked in a video captured by Instagram fan account WalesVideos.

“We’re all doing well, thank you,” William answered politely.

The woman probed the royal a little further, “And obviously Catherine?”

“We’re all doing well,” Prince William responded.

William is back to public duties, but on a limited basis in order to focus on the well-being of his wife and family. The outpouring of support the Wales family have received is often seen in the cards and well-wishes during William’s engagements — everyone is worried about Kate, and they want to see her in good health soon.

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