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The gap between fairy tales and reality
When we were children, we often fantasized about becoming a princess or queen, thinking that it was a symbol of happiness. As long as we are confident and brave enough, one day we will meet our beloved ‘prince’, who rides a white horse to take us back to the castle and live a carefree life from then on. However, reality is always more complex than fairy tales.
Just like Princess Diana in England, she had a fairy tale like wedding, but her married life was not as happy as she imagined. The presence of a ‘third party’ in marriage makes this relationship ‘overcrowded’. Since marrying into the British royal family, Princess Kate has maintained a scandal free public image but has not been able to avoid various controversies and challenges. Especially at the beginning of this year, the news of Queen Kate suffering from cancer sparked widespread attention.
Kate’s Journey to Cancer
In March of this year, Queen Kate publicly announced that she had contracted cancer and therefore suspended all work to focus on receiving treatment. After nearly half a year, Kate finally completed her chemotherapy and released a video sharing her emotional journey.
In this video released by the royal family, the scene of Kate and Prince William’s family of five playing in the countryside is particularly heartwarming. Kate said in the narration that after the chemotherapy was over, she felt relieved that the past nine months had been extremely difficult for their family.
The journey of cancer is full of uncertainty, complexity, and fear, but she and Prince William also learned to be grateful for the love and support around them during this process.
Kate specifically mentioned that although chemotherapy has ended, maintaining good health and preventing cancer recurrence will be her next life priorities.
At the same time, she also expressed her expectation of returning to work and revealed that she will actively participate in more public activities in the future. She also sent her blessings to all those who are fighting cancer, hoping that they can find light in the darkness.
The life of the queen amidst constant turmoil
Although Queen Kate is deeply loved by the public, her life is far from being as simple and happy as the princesses in Disney.
As a commoner woman, Kate became acquainted with Prince William and eventually entered the royal family. However, her journey of growth was not smooth sailing.
After graduating from Kate University, due to her delayed entry into the workforce, the media once dubbed her “Waity Katie”, mocking her for waiting for Prince William’s proposal.
After getting married, Kate did not escape the scrutiny and pressure from the outside world. In 2012, Kate was secretly photographed by paparazzi sunbathing with her upper body exposed while on vacation in France. These photos were subsequently published in the French magazine Closer, causing a huge uproar.
Even the then US President Donald Trump criticized Kate on social media, believing that she should not be exposed in public.
Disease and controversy
At the beginning of this year, Princess Kate did not appear in the public eye for a long time, quickly arousing suspicion from the outside world. Some even linked her ‘disappearance’ to rumors of Prince William’s extramarital affair. To dispel rumors, the royal family released a photo of Kate and the children, but the retouching marks in the photo were too obvious, causing even greater controversy. In the end, Kate had to disclose the fact that she had cancer to quell speculation from the outside world.
As a queen, Kate not only endures physical pain, but also faces various speculations and pressures from the public. She showed exceptional resilience in the face of illness, but at the same time, she was aware of the weight that royal status carries, and being low-key was never her choice.
The bitterness behind the scenes
Although Queen Kate has always been portrayed as kind and loving in people’s minds, many British people even believe that she is more suitable to become the future Queen of England than Camilla. However, behind this honor lies her years of continuous effort and sacrifice. Royal life is far from as glamorous as the outside world imagines, and Kate has endured unimaginable pressure to maintain a perfect public image.
Anyway, the story of Queen Kate tells us that becoming a ‘queen’ is not the end, but a challenging journey. Her resilience and courage not only set an example for members of the royal family, but also brought strength to ordinary people who are facing difficulties.