Kate Middleton suffering from cancer and the crucial role (behind the scenes) of mother Carole

Carole Middleton is «Kate's true strength after the shock diagnosis of cancer». She told himIndependent a source close to the royal family, explaining that the mother of the Princess of Wales, in such a difficult moment, is playing a fundamental role behind the scenes» for her daughter, for her husband William and for their children: «Carole is the driving force that keeps the family together, with the utmost humility», said the insider: «In recent months we have always occupied by George, Charlotte and Louis, took them to school and school sports activities and gave them endless support. She was a real Mary Poppins figure. Her actions are in huge contrast to those of those who express support only from afar.” The source describes sixty-nine-year-old Carole as the one who provided the young family with help and reassurance: «When Kate and William faced the news of cancer, Carole was their true rock».

The sixty-nine year old, who with her husband Michael lives a few kilometers from Adelaide Cottage where the Princes of Wales reside, according to the British press “has been at the helm of the family” since Kate was hospitalized for abdominal surgery last January. And in recent months she has done everything to lend a concrete hand. Despite her strength and courage, Carole is still a mother who has discovered that her daughter has cancer. An element highlighted by Jennie Bond, journalist from BBC expert on royal affairs: «Everyone knows that Carole and Kate have a very strong bond. In all these years, the lady has been a fundamental presence for the princess and the children. Today Catherine is 42 years old, but for Carole she is still her “little girl”.”. Seeing her face the disease, and in the meantime resisting the constant media pressure, must not have been easy.”

No. It must not have been easy for Carole to swallow, in addition to the diagnosis that no mother would like to receive, the conspiracy theories that in recent weeks have even left her daughter for dead: «I believe that the lady», said Bond, «is suffering a lot because of fake news about my daughter's health.” Fake news that has not subsided – incredible to say – not even after the video message with which Kate announced to the world that she had cancer. Some went so far as to say that it was “produced by artificial intelligence”.

Leaving aside the fantasy theories, mother Carole is facing one of the worst periods of her life. But those who know her well say that in such a difficult moment she is bringing out all her strength. And she's doing everything she can to help. For example, by ensuring that George, Charlotte and Louis, despite their mother's illness, maintain their home usual routine. The British press had already reported in recent months that Carole, taking turns with the nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallohe went «to pick up the little princes from school and accompanied them to many extra-curricular and sporting activities”. On the other hand, Carole has always been described as «the most beloved grandmother» from little George, Charlotte and Louis. A grandmother who is more present than ever in the most difficult moment.