Why Prince William Delayed Announcing Kate Middleton’s Cancer Diagnosis

Jason Knauf reveals why Prince William delayed announcing Kate Middleton’s cancer. Their priority was to protect their children first.

Why Prince William Delayed Announcing Kate Middleton’s Cancer Diagnosis

United Kingdom – The British royal family faced a difficult year in 2024, with King Charles III and Princess Kate Middleton both diagnosed with cancer. Now, Jason Knauf, Prince William’s former aide, has revealed why the announcement of Kate’s illness was delayed.

 

2024 was one of the most challenging years for Prince William. As the world learned about King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis, Kate Middleton became the subject of widespread speculation due to her absence from public life.

 

In an interview with 60 Minutes Australia, Jason Knauf explained that William was "deeply affected" by the situation. "It was horrible, absolutely horrible. It’s the lowest I’ve ever seen him," he admitted.

 

According to Knauf, the main reason for delaying the announcement was to protect their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. William and Kate wanted to prioritise their well-being before making the news public. They chose to wait until the Easter holidays in 2024 to explain the situation to them, preventing them from learning about it through the media.

 

Fortunately, in early 2025, Kate Middleton announced that her cancer was in remission. Although she has missed some official engagements, the Princess of Wales will return to royal duties on 1 March with a visit to Pontypridd, where she will meet communities affected by severe flooding.