Kate Middleton bravely announced her cancer diagnosis in a video message from Windsor Castle, and a Royal expert says she emulated the late Queen Elizabeth in her powerful, comforting words to the British public

A powerful quote from Kate Middleton as she bravely announced her cancer diagnosis on camera was “very similar to what Queen Elizabeth said during Covid”, an expert has said.

The Princess of Wales announced her difficult news to the world in a video filmed at Windsor Castle, overcoming a personal hurdle to do so and remaining “dignified”, Royal biographer Vanity Fair contributing editor, Sally Bedell Smith, said.

Speaking to People magazine, journalist and royal commentator Bedell Smith said it would have taken a lot for Kate, who is naturally shy, to deliver such big news on camera. The footage, released on March 22, showed Kate telling the world she was undergoing treatment for cancer discovered after abdominal surgery in January.

She also expressed her understanding for others battling cancer, reminding people of something the late Queen Elizabeth might have said.

Royal author Bedell Smith said: “When she ended with ‘You are not alone,’ it sounded like something Queen Elizabeth would have said, It was very similar to what Queen Elizabeth said during Covid when she said, ‘We are all in this together’.

“She knew that many people reading or watching know someone who has cancer. She was aware of that. It was a way of comforting people about her condition and giving them courage. There was no sign of feeling sorry for herself. She showed honesty. She got the balance right.”

The Queen was fond of Kate ( Image: Getty)

While Kate Middleton had to overcome her natural shyness to announce her cancer diagnosis, Bedell Smith praised her for being “sincere, dignified, poised, and forthright” when she shared the news in a video filmed by BBC Studios on March 20.

And a friend revealed the Princess’s speech was “all her”, as she chose to write her own words and appear on camera alone, without her family or Prince William.

A Royal Family friend told The Sunday Times that Kate wrote the speech quickly by herself. She thought a video would be more comforting than just words.

The friend said: “It wasn’t really about the drama of the last few weeks, though obviously that has been upsetting. She felt she had to do it because of who she is. It was more that she knows she is a public figure and has a wider leadership responsibility.”

Kate showed great bravery in filming the video

They also mentioned: “It was all her, she wrote every word of it, it came together very quickly.”

After Prince William and Kate expressed their gratitude for the kindness shown to them, a spokesperson for the couple shared: “The Prince and Princess are both enormously touched by the kind messages from people here in the UK, across the Commonwealth and around the world in response to Her Royal Highness’ message. They are extremely moved by the public’s warmth and support and are grateful for the understanding of their request for privacy at this time.”

Although the type of cancer has not been disclosed, the mum-of-three confirmed she started chemotherapy in February. Kensington Palace has said that Kate remains positive about her recovery and is feeling upbeat.

In her video message, Kate shared that her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, know what’s happening and that she and Prince William have reassured them she’s doing fine. She also mentioned she is “well and getting stronger every day.”