Prince Harry and Meghan Markle feel “annoyed and frustrated” after being told about the Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis just hours before the news was made public, according to a royal expert.
Princess Kate was diagnosed with cancer following planned abdominal surgery in January. She is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy and thanked fans for their support in an emotional statement released on March 22.
Royal expert Tom Quinn has said the Duke of Sussex was only told about Kate’s cancer the day before her video was released. He suggested Harry and Meghan aren’t happy they are “no longer prioritised” when it comes to hearing news about the Royal Family.
Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Tom said: “Harry was told about Kate’s cancer the day before Kate’s video was released and they are definitely being kept up-to-date with Kate’s condition – apart from anything else, ignoring the couple completely would only lead to public attacks from Harry and Meghan and how they are being kept out of the loop and treated badly as usual.
“They already feel annoyed and frustrated that they are no longer prioritised when it comes to this sort of thing – it just reinforces their sense of victimhood, and that, rather than leaving the Royal family they were pushed out.” The expert added: “They are being told things in advance, but only the major things.
“The details will always be kept from them simply because they are no longer part of the inner circle – let’s not forget they brought this on themselves when they decided to leave Britain and cease to be working royals.”
Princess Kate admitted her cancer diagnosis was a “huge shock” as she addressed royal fans in a video. She explained: “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful.
“However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment. This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.”
Kate added: “Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too. As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both.”
After the video was released, Harry and Meghan offered their support in a statement. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said: “We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace.”
