Stephen Colbert has issued an apology for the jokes he made regarding Kate Middleton on his show, following the news of the Princess of Wales undergoing cancer treatment. Middleton herself shared an emotional video message last week, reassuring others battling the disease that they are not alone and expressing her determination to get stronger every day.
Colbert had previously participated in a skit on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that insinuated Prince William was having an affair with Middleton, before her health issues were made public. On a recent episode of The Late Show, Colbert expressed regret, stating, 'There’s a standard that I try to hold myself to, and that is I do not make light of somebody else’s tragedy. Far too many of us know that any cancer diagnosis of any kind is harrowing for the patient and for their family.'
He continued, 'Though I’m sure they don’t need it from me, I and everyone here at The Late Show, would like to extend our well wishes and heartfelt hope that her recovery is swift and thorough.'
Kate Middleton, in her own words, described the shock of her medical situation and the challenging months her family has endured. She revealed that she had commenced a course of preventative chemotherapy in late February and emphasized her determination to recover and grow stronger each day.
Following the announcement of Middleton's health update, several celebrities, including Blake Lively, have issued apologies for their previous posts about the princess. Piers Morgan criticized comedian John Oliver for a joke he made about Middleton, labeling him as a 'smug p***k.'
The apology from Colbert and the outpouring of support for Middleton highlight the importance of sensitivity and empathy when discussing serious health issues. Middleton's courage and resilience in the face of her diagnosis serve as an inspiration to many, and the well wishes from Colbert and others reflect a collective hope for her swift recovery.
