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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

New Royal Book Reveals “There Were a Lot of Tears” When William and Kate Had to Break This News to Their Kids

Prince William, Princess Kate, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at Trooping the Colour.

In his new book, William and Catherine, The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story, the Mirror's royal editor, Russell Myers, dives into the behind-the-scenes stories that have shaped Prince William and Princess Kate's relationship. Along with sharing more lighthearted tidibits about baby names and how Queen Elizabeth advised Kate on "headstrong husbands," he reveals how the Wales family reacted when Princess Kate was diagnosed with cancer.

The Princess of Wales went public with her diagnosis in an emotional March 2024 video after cancer was discovered during a planned abdominal surgery. "Everyone knew it was a huge moment," Myers writes in his book. "The Princess delivered her message with such grace, perfection and empathy, it was incredibly emotional."

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