Royal News Roundup: King Charles Confirms Next Appearance, Kate Middleton Breaks Silence Following Diagnosis & More

Here’s all the royal news you need to know for the week of March 28, 2024.

• Kate Middleton released a heartbreaking video confirming that she’s been diagnosed with cancer. The clip was posted on her official social media account, and it featured the Princess of Wales speaking directly to the camera.

• A few days later, Princess Catherine and her husband, Prince William, broke their silence by releasing a statement to TIME where they thanked fans for the outpouring of support they’ve received following the announcement.

• In another statement shared with People, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, publicly shared their support for the Princess of Wales.

• Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles will accompany his wife, Queen Camilla, to the Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel.

• King Charles recorded a message for the Royal Maundy Service, where he apologized for not attending the royal event amid his cancer treatment.

• During a visit to the Shrewsbury Farmers’ Market, Queen Camilla shared a brief update on the Princess of Wales: “I know that Catherine is thrilled by all the kind wishes and support,” she said.

• While at the Farmers’ Market, royal fans noticed that the queen was wearing two sparkly bug brooches: one was a bee and the other was a horsefly.

• In a newly resurfaced excerpt from his memoir, Spare, Prince Harry revealed that he asked for Queen Elizabeth’s permission to have a beard at his wedding.

• After Princess Catherine’s news broke, Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, praised the Princess of Wales for courageously revealing her cancer diagnosis.

• In an exclusive chat on the Royally Obsessed podcast, Spencer revealed that Princess Diana acted as his protector throughout their childhood.

• The historian also shared a candid photo on Instagram of himself and his youngest daughter, Lady Lara Spencer, who looks like the spitting image of her late aunt.

• Princess Eugenie traveled to Hong Kong for Art Basel 2024, where she wore a casual pair of white sneakers by LØCI.

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