Kate Middleton’s public return he mobilized the world. But the way the Princess of Wales has been described, both in terms of her outward appearance and the way she has looked despite her cancer has raised some eyebrows. controversyand, in particular by the oncologist Clive Peedellwho on X criticized an article from Telegraph calling this type of journalism “appalling.”
Kate Middleton, the oncologist controversy
In the article in question, Kate Middleton’s public appearance is spoken of in enthusiastic terms, despite being treated for cancer.
But Princess United Kingdom National Health Service oncologist Dr Clive Peedell harshly criticized the journalist who wrote the text, writing in X: “As a cancer specialist I find this level of journalism absolutely appalling. It’s difficult to talk and say things when it’s obvious that there is an underlying cause a lack of understanding of the subject and how this disease can affect people’s lives. I would be happy to talk to Allison Pearson about it to explain why I found that piece so serious.”
A controversy arose between the journalist and the doctor where Pearson defended herself by claiming that especially after the pandemic she was working to raise people’s awareness of cancer prevention. But Peedell countered that: “My criticism is the tone of your article. You should think about it. As for the pandemic, it is not possible to run oncology services if hospitals are overwhelmed with seriously ill patients. It was the only way to slow infection rates before vaccines became available.”
Among the various passages of the article that were contested, one in particular aroused the indignation of the oncologist and many readers, the one in which the journalist refers to cancer patients with the expression “mere mortals“, considered absolutely out of place.
Kate Middleton, the effects of chemotherapy
In any case, Dr. Clive Peedell was not the only doctor to comment on the public appearance. Oncologist Christoph Specht talked about the side effects of chemotherapy, as un excessive tiredness and reduced productivity. This would explain Kate’s need to stay away from the public scene, avoiding taking part in events and meetings.
On the other hand, the expert pointed out that during Trooping the Colour, the Princess of Wales was constantly followed. In fact, the Palace would have planned her intervention in order to allow her any breaks or to withdraw if she was unable to withstand the effort until the end.
Kate Middleton, the recycled dress
Precisely the unpredictability of the disease and the continuous alternation of good and bad moments, as Kate herself defined them, would have forced the Princess to communicate her participation in the event only on the evening of the day before Trooping the Colour.
This would also explain her decision to wear a recycled dress, in particular the white one by Jenny Packham that she had shown off at the pre-coronation party, appropriately renewed by the expert hands of her seamstresses.
