Kate Middleton's Uncle Gary Goldsmith Shares 'Thoughts and Prayers' for Niece as She Battles Cancer
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Princess Kate Middleton’s uncle, Gary Goldsmith, is standing by his niece as she fights cancer.
Goldsmith, 58, shared on Friday, March 22, that he was featured in Saturday’s Times Magazine. He mentioned that the interview and photoshoot took place a week before, and he was unaware of Kate's sad news at the time. This comes after he made headlines for criticizing Kate's sister-in-law, Meghan Markle.
He expressed his support by saying, "My thoughts and prayers are with Kate and the wider family during this challenging time. I am truly saddened by the timing of this article. I hope this will put an end to the ongoing speculation and hurtful conspiracies. Let's give Kate, [Prince] William & the children the space they need and show them some love."
Goldsmith, who is the younger brother of Kate's mother, Carole Middleton, has children named Kate, Pippa, and James with his wife, Michael Middleton.
Both the Middleton and royal families have been providing unwavering support to Kate, who is 42 years old, throughout her health struggles. Recently, the Princess of Wales disclosed that she has been diagnosed with a type of cancer, although the specific details have not been revealed.
Kate shared in a video released by Kensington Palace that she had undergone a significant abdominal surgery in London in January. Initially, it was believed that her condition was non-cancerous. However, post-surgery tests revealed the presence of cancer. As a result, her medical team recommended a preventive chemotherapy treatment, which she has now commenced.
Kate explained that she and William have been working hard to deal with their situation in private for the sake of their young family. It has taken time because she needed to recover from major surgery before starting her treatment.
The couple, Kate and William, have three children together - Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. They wanted to inform their kids about Kate's diagnosis before sharing the news publicly.
William, Kate, and their family are currently adjusting to a challenging situation, finding support from the Middletons.
According to a source, Carole, who is 69 years old, has been staying with Kate to assist her in recovering.
James, aged 36, has shown his strong support as well.
He shared on Instagram on Friday, "Over the years, we have climbed many mountains together. As a family, we will climb this one with you too ❤️," along with a throwback photo of the siblings hiking.
As Kate undergoes her preventative chemotherapy treatment, she has canceled all of her public engagements until she recovers and is medically cleared to resume work.
Editor's P/S:
Princess Kate Middleton's diagnosis of cancer has sent shockwaves through the royal family and the public alike. The news is particularly poignant given that it comes at a time when the family is already facing intense scrutiny and speculation surrounding the ongoing rift between Prince William and his younger brother, Prince Harry.
Kate's uncle, Gary Goldsmith, has expressed his support for his niece and her family, emphasizing the need for privacy and respect during this challenging time. The Middletons have been a constant source of support for Kate, with her mother, Carole, staying with her to assist in her recovery. The family's close bond is evident in James Middleton's heartfelt Instagram post, where he pledged their unwavering support. resume work. Her family's love and support will undoubtedly be a source of strength for her as she faces this challenge with courage and resilience.