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INTERVIEW – Mark Roche, a specialist in British royalty based in London since 1985, looks back at the shocking announcement by Kate Middleton, who revealed on Friday that she was suffering from cancer.
There is a shocking wave in London. It is 17:59 and 28 seconds when Kate Middleton announces to the camera that she has cancer. The Princess of Wales looks tired, agitated, but dignified. Immediately, the British blamed themselves for speculating so much about her health, and sympathy for the wife of the future King of England, Prince William, rose sharply. London-based journalist Mark Roche (1), who has covered news about the Windsors for more than twenty years, looks back at this latest blow to the world’s most famous royal family.
Madame Figaro .- Was the news of Kate’s cancer really a surprise for the English media? Were they not already aware of the reality of his health condition?
Mark Roche: I don’t think any media knew about Kate’s cancer. On the other hand, the Royal Rota, a group of journalists accredited to Buckingham Palace, learned about it a few hours before the revelation at 6pm (London time)…
Source: Le Figaro
