Kate Middleton cancer diagnosis news — Princess & William to ‘miss service’ as Royal Family’s Easter plans revealed
THE ROYAL Family is preparing for a rather different Easter this year, as plans change amid King Charles and Princess Kate's health battles.
King Charles, who is being treated for cancer, will attend the Easter Sunday Service at St. George's Chapel.
He will be joined by several senior royals, including his wife Queen Camilla.
In the wake of her cancer announcement, Kate Middleton, Prince William, and their three children will not attend the service.
Sunday's appearance will mark the first major event for Charles, 75, since he was diagnosed with cancer in February.
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What is EMDR and how does it work?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a comprehensive psychotherapy that helps you process and recover from past experiences that are affecting your mental health and wellbeing.
It involves using combined with talk therapy in a specific and structured format.
EMDR helps you process the negative images, emotions, beliefs and body sensations associated with traumatic memories that seem to be stuck. These can contribute to a range of mental health problems.
Same therapy for trauma as Prince Harry
In his interview, Earl Spencer also revealed he underwent the same therapy for trauma as Prince Harry.
Speaking after his memoir was published last week, Earl Spencer said he had therapy to cope with the physical, sexual and emotional abuse he suffered at Maidenwell Hall in Northamptonshire between 1972 and 1977.
“I have EMDR [Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing] which is a form of therapy for PTSD,” he said.
'Cracking crunch that really hurt'
Earl Spencer has revealed how his childhood nanny would “crack our heads together” if he and his siblings misbehaved.
Speaking to the Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show, the 59-year-old, the brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, described the punishment as a "cracking crunch that really hurt".
Earl Spencer has also detailed the level of abuse he experienced while boarding at Maidwell Hall, in his memoir, A Very Private School, published last week.
Who is Sally Bedell Smith?
Sally Bedell Smith said there were clear parallels between the Sussexes and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, with both relationships ruled by “domineering” wives. But who is she?
Bedell Smith is American and the author of a biography of George VI, the Duke of Windsor’s brother, and his wife, the late Queen Mother.
She was speaking at the Oxford Literary Festival, when she said that the breakdown of relations between Princes Harry and William had echoes of the difficult relationship that the king, known as Bertie, had with his errant brother.
Her comments were first reported in
Kate and William - the early years (2)
2003 is when William and Kate took things to the next level.
This was the year that Kate wore the mesh dress in a charity fashion show which is reportedly when Williams started seeing her as more than just a friend.
Fellow student Charlotte Todd designed the dress and went on to tell People magazine: "Everyone says that the fashion show was when the romance started, so a small part of me will always be part of royal history. It's madness!"
Later on that year the couple went on to move out of the four bedroom apartment with their friends and get their own place together.
Read our story, below, for more details of the couple's early life.
Kate and William – the early years (1)
Prince William and Kate Middleton's love story has played out in front of the public over the last couple of decades.
We have seen them get married and build a family, but where did it all start? Here's a brief look at their early life together ...
Kate and William first crossed paths in 2001 when they went to university together at St. Andrews. The pair went on to become friends and it was more than a year before things turned romantic between them.
The pair moved in with each other, along with other friends, in October 2002.
Kate and William still weren't in a relationship, but it wasn't long before things changed.
From BB to DD for Kate's uncle?
Gary Goldsmith has his eyes on the BBC's Dragon’s Den following his exit from Celebrity Big Brother.
The businessman, who is Kate Middleton’s uncle, was the first to be evicted from the ITV show.
Insiders said Gary, 58, now had his eyes set on being one of the Den’s investors for aspiring entrepreneurs.
A source said: “Gary has a number of successful businesses and he wants to use his new platform to help others."
When was Kate's last public appearance?
Princess Kate has not taken part in public engagements since Christmas.
The future Queen has been in recovery following an abdominal procedure.
Reports this weekend claimed she could return to the public eye as early as Easter, but this has not been confirmed.
Credit: AP Photo/Frank Augstein King Charles ‘could be driven in a carriage’ to Trooping the Colour
King Charles could forego tradition this June and be driven in a carriage to the Trooping the Colour rather than riding a horse amid his cancer battle.
The King is determined to attend his birthday celebrations but may alter proceedings somewhat due to his health.
The monarch usually rides from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade to inspect troops on horseback.
But Charles could instead be driven to the parade in a carriage and watch it from a podium.
No decision has been made yet and will depend on the King himself.
When did Meghan Markle and Prince Harry move to the USA?
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they would be stepping back from their duties as senior members of the Royal Family back in January 2020.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their son Archie spent six weeks in Canada between November 2019 and January 2020.
They left Archie with a nanny to briefly return to the UK to sort a deal for their relinquishing of royal responsibilities, before heading back to Vancouver Island.
Yet, the coronavirus pandemic pushed up their plans to settle, moving to Malibu in Los Angeles in March to avoid the borders between USA and Canada closing for all non-essential travel.
What is Meghan's new brand?
Meghan Markle shocked royals fans last week as she announced the surprise launch of her new brand.
The Duchess of Sussex, 42, unveiled her lifestyle brand called American Riviera Orchard.
Industry sources said the site will focus on home, food, garden and lifestyle goods.
A source told the Mail: "The brand is meant to coincide with the launch of a new cookery show for Netflix.
"Meghan will be making, and selling, products such as jams. And at some point there will be a book and blog etc."
Credit: Instagram Has Kate Middleton had surgery in the past?
Kate underwent an operation when she was a child, though details of the surgery have never been revealed to the public.
The procedure left the future Queen with a three-inch scar on the left side of her head, which she often covers with her hair.
She also had an extensive hospital day during her first pregnancy with Prince George.
Kate was admitted to King Edward VII’s Hospital in 2012 for severe morning sickness caused by hyperemesis gravidarum.
She also suffered from the condition during her pregnancies with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis but was treated at home rather than in hospital.
Kate 'keen to talk about health battle'
Kate Middleton is reportedly keen to open up about her health battle, but only when she returns to the public eye.
Palace sources told : “She and William are at their most open when out interacting with the public.
“I can see a world in which the Princess might discuss her recovery out on engagements.
“If she was going to do it, that’s how she would do it.
“They appreciate the public’s love and affection for their children and know there is a public appetite to see them on their birthdays.”
Kate could return 'earlier than expected'
Kate Middleton could be eyeing an early return to royal duties as she continues to recover from her abdominal procedure.
The Princess of Wales is unlikely to return to the public eye until after Easter.
But Kate could appear alongside her family on Easter Sunday, joining her family for the traditional walk to church in Windsor.
Princess Kate spotted 'out and about' with Wills
Princess Kate has been seen out and about with Prince William as she nears a return to royal duties.
Kate Middleton made the trip to her favourite farm shop on Saturday, it has been reported.
Onlookers said she looked “happy, relaxed and healthy” on the visit a mile from her Adelaide Cottage home in Windsor on Saturday.
