Royal Family Supporters Send Well Wishes for Kate Middleton Following Cancer Diagnosis
03/24/2024 10:35 am EDT
PR Fiasco
After seeing Middleton's video and learning about her condition, fans felt sympathy not only for her condition but for all the external pressure she has been dealing with. That includes the speculation from pundits and the mixed signals concocted by palace PR professionals.
Get Well Soon
The comments under most news stories about Middleton filled with well-wishes and prayers for the princess. Many commenters also said that they would respect Middleton's boundaries and privacy, as she had asked.
Middleton Family
While Middleton is best known as a member of the British royal family these days, many fans spared some thoughts and prayers for her parents and the rest of the Middleton family itself.
Humanizing
While Middleton is a global figure now, commenters remembered the small details that made them feel close to her – such as her enthusiasm for sports.
No More Conspiracy Theories
Commenters proclaimed that they would no longer entertain conspiracy theories about Middleton – even in jest – and they condemned those that are still sharing them online.
Authenticity
As the news about Middleton made its way through the information pipeline, many were concerned to see doubts about its authenticity continue. They noted that, by keeping the cancer diagnosis private, palace officials had made it easier to believe that they were hiding something at any given time.
Regrets
Finally, the only "jokes" going over well this weekend were self-effacing ones about how quickly conspiracy theories about Middleton had spread and how people regretted them now.
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