Kate was right to do cancer video without William, says royal expert - her critics need therapy

Catherine, Princess of Wales last week revealed that she has cancer in an emotional video that finally put to rest the vicious rumour-mill online.
Since the heartfelt confession was released the world has rallied around Princess Kate and Prince William as the full extent of the difficult circumstances the royal couple are living under is brought to light.
Princess Kate's cancer video has led to some embarrassing apologies from celebrities in the USA who eagerly poked fun at the Princess's absence from the Royal rota. But is an apology enough? And what does Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis mean for the Royal family? With both King Charles and Princess Kate being treated for cancer are the royals in a crisis moment?
This week on The Sun's Royal Exclusive, our royal editor Matt Wilkinson sits down with two generations of royal experts. Dickie Arbiter, former press secretary to Queen Elizabeth II an his daughter royal commentator Victoria Arbiter.
We discuss Kate's cancer, her critics who 'need therapy' and how the news of Kate's illness landed in the USA.
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00:00 What do Dickie and Victoria think of Kate's cancer video?
10:31 How the decision to release Kate's cancer video would have happened
14:45 How was the video received in the USA?
17:30 How would Kate and William have coped with the online trolling?
19:30 How has Prince William handled the situation?
25:00 Could the illness in the family bring them together?
27:30 Is the royal family in crisis?
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[@Elaine-uc6hd]

NOBODY KNOWS William could have been standing right beside the man filming. Catherine said he'd been right beside her as her main support, so people shouldn't criticize unless they know everything. Just as the media and other people tortured and bullied her for weeks WITHOUT knowing all the details, she and William wanted to wait until their children were out of school so they didn't get questioned.

[@dianeproffitt837]

👍🏼👏🏻👍🏼👏🏻👍🏼👏🏻👍🏼🙏🙏🙏

[@HR-nl7fc]

Agree wholeheartedly. Catherine is a strong woman, she does NOT need to hang onto anyone. Her courage and dignity were laudable, and as usual she was completely relatable, compassionate and comforting to others in her situation. KUDOS!

[@traci4161]

It was known she was at residence recovering...not missing

[@jeanvelves4106]

Hope Kate is ok and alive!

[@3chawindy]

Only people who have agenda that trying to find fault and we know who they are!

[@Missy802]

Princess Catherine gets raked over the coals over a photograph and her cancer diagnosis is heartbreaking and yet sparry skidmarkle will probably get away with his scandal with P Daddy Combs and the African parks atrocity. How unbelievable

[@HelenBain-th9nm]

Yes and where are the American children ?

[@megbreezy7543]

How many more could we add to that list?

[@megbreezy7543]

@@HelenBain-th9nm I don’t believe there are any and perhaps that will be the April Blockbuster

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

@@HelenBain-th9nm NOBODY cares

[@Itmenotyou2345]

Delulu fool what Harry and Meghan have to do with this and also with Diddy 😂😂😂😂😂how you people think is mind boggling 😂😂😂😂Harry was mention as a celebrity in diddy case and William was there at the same party but everyone know Harry 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@patriciaberry8936]

Catherine looked frail, an her message was great, but bless her heart, im sure it was hard for her to do.

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

And how would YOU look after major surgery?? Just a question

[@TheClarieM]

@@lorrainearmstrong7587 AND having chemo! (adjuvant but same drugs used) It has a cummulative effect; they can now control sickness well - but it can really 'wipe out' - in a gradual process - an even fit & healthy person! Believe me, I KNOW! (all ok with me now)

[@ask_why000]

AI?

[@lovem7635]

​@@lorrainearmstrong7587not her

[@annefischer1433]

@@lovem7635 ? They say that Royals as well as other people have doubles. However Kate has very distinct features about her facial structures that would be impossible if not almost to duplicate. She did look pale and fragile but she didn't have any makeup on either and her energy her Chi- her life force is definitely not strong .

[@lauraragazzi464]

Princess Catherine is a strong, independent woman. She doesn't need to hold hands with her husband. It was her message, she didn't need help. We all can see the love and respect Prince William has for his wife.

[@Canuckbelgo]

C'mon we all know this is bullsh*t. NONE of them has cancer; it is to "normalise" cancer cropping up in families everywhere now... to push the new mRNA vaxx that was just announced by the BBC... They're hoping that the masses will identify with this and "roll up their sleeves"... Oh and btw, I highly doubt we'll ever see Kate again. Sadly she served her purpose. In a couple of months, the palace will more than likely announce her death. Remember that before you fawn all over those monsters the next time...

[@salliannebrown4199]

and I'm sure he would have broken down...and it's something mothers do they protect their family...husbands included...

[@elainehenning1387]

The respect they have for each other can be seen when together. Also their playfulness when the are challenging each other in an activity or sport show they are happy with each other’s company

[@LuciaMilan8368]

I’m a “strong, independent” woman and my husband was my rock during my 2.5 year cancer treatment. Neither he nor my family let me walk alone during the journey.

[@lauraragazzi464]

@@LuciaMilan8368 ??? I don't understand your comment. Are you saying that Princess Catherine isn't supported by her family and husband?

[@phoebecaulfield4062]

All the "celebrities" and trolls that harangued and abused the Princess have shown that they are not just vile people with no moral fibre, but they are cowards too. Their inability to own their actions and apologise is a sure indicator of their weakness.

[@dianekappus8044]

And these are the very same people who H and M are associating with.

[@user-qy6yf4rn5u]

Well said! They will not humble themselves & admit they were 100% wrong!

[@jefish2562]

And shows the direct or indirect association to WME,Meghan's agent.

[@elainehenning1387]

Losing viewers because of their actions will let them know exactly how we feel about their behavior.

[@lissiaa1869]

Relax. No one needs to apologise for anything.

[@Marice51]

As an American I don’t care much about royalty, however you have a unique princess who during personal adversity was able to brings the country together. The princess of Wales is the biggest jewel the crown has, I don’t mind having Catherine as my Queen.

[@helleosborne7168]

❤❤❤

[@amethystfeathers7324]

As an American Catherine won't ever be your Queen. Blimey

[@loreensmith4864]

As a British woman I love my monarchy. I dont know any of them, only what I see...not meaning looks but how they come across. Our king Charles Queen Camilla Duke and duchess of Edinburgh and Prince and Princess of Wales. Putting Diana on a pedestal led to her downfall when she thought she was infallible. They are all our royal family. They pull together not divided. Other than Diana they don't compete with each other.

[@UTRose45]

what is your problem with someone being respectful? We referred to Queen Elizabeth as Queen, even though she doens't reign over us here in the US. If Maurice51 chooses to call Catherine his Queen someday, what is it to you? Respect for these ladies doesn't stop at your borders. @@amethystfeathers7324

[@lovem7635]

​@@amethystfeathers7324good i dont think he or she cares save tax money

[@laffietaffie]

"There's a point where we have to let go of Prince Andrew and Prince Harry in our discussions, because they no longer work for the Monarchy." YES, EXACTLY. LET'S MOVE ON, ALREADY. PLEASE.

[@marionmann3548]

So true!!!

[@denisem8570]

Agreed. But as an American, it's just hard to let go when an American woman is constantly in our face and referring to herself as "The Duchess of Sussex."

[@Caareenkm6726]

@@denisem8570yes hard to take mud off your shoes! But never fear she’s screwing up all the time.. so it’s just a matter of time! 😊

[@Peonyrose-sk4bz]

Well said, Victoria. They are water under the bridge.

[@sharonwelsh8907]

​​@@carolmcnamara3810The difference between Sarah Duchess of York and Rachel The Duchess of Sussex is "The" Sarah does NOT have the in front of her name and only got to keep her "title" because of her daughters. She may use Duchess of York but it doesn't have the same pull as Rachels does. And Henry and Rachel stated in the Sandringham summit they would NEVER use their titles to make money. How long did that last...Oh and before you whinge about me using their birth names, if they can call Catherine The Princess of Wales "Kate" when no one in the family calls her that then I'm within my rights to call them by their birth names. Have a pleasant evening

[@maria.vargas5511]

Critics of Princess Katherine need therapy and an exorcist!

[@Fiona20238]

they need a job, they are such failures.

[@megbreezy7543]

Some need to be jailed

[@hoolydooly5799]

It is generational behaviour from lack of discipline as well as technology allowing these trolls and obcessives to link up en masse. Well said Richard

[@LuciaMilan8368]

@@megbreezy7543😂

[@maxsheerin8219]

@@Fiona20238 you both sound like a sicophants. Britney spears fans are the same as fakey katey. Everything willy winker and fakey wairy katey detest.

[@hiviolet007]

I’m an American in California, an Anglophile and royalist. I was appalled at the trolling that Catherine was receiving by some of our celebrities. Really shameful. I hope that Catherine makes a full and cancer free recovery and doesn’t read any of the awful things that was said. This too shall pass.

[@helleosborne7168]

100%! ❤❤❤

[@lillygate401]

Hivioleoo7 === thank you for your lovely message , sorry to say this but these celebrities that were trolling princess Catherine, are very good friends of Meghan, it breaks my heart what if there children saw all of this,

[@laurabailey1054]

@@lillygate401 they are represented by the same management company too

[@lillygate401]

@@laurabailey1054 do you really believe that , yes they all have management but not like Meghan and Harry's there Management are vile

[@justice4whales]

The brits are good at Vitriol, and abuse! Look at what they did to Harry and Meghan!!

[@karinbenedetti172]

Yes and Mr.Arbiters daughter was so right…Pr.Catherine has class that not to many people can have or get,she was elegant,kind,worried about her kids and yet people make fun of her,they should take a page out of her book they might learn something……

[@m5sunflower665]

The Princess of Wales has been more than generous and patient with the ignorant trolls.

[@anilahahamed3927]

Well her mantra is ' No complaint no explain '

[@st33zyf0rilla2]

thats royal for"cant think of a comeback so ill pretend im special"

[@tracysimmons9319]

@@anilahahamed3927 You need to learn English so that you can construct sentences that people might understand.

[@anilahahamed3927]

@@tracysimmons9319 people understand

[@peggysanders487]

PEOPLE back off from Princess Catherine!!! PLEASE let her recover in peace

[@Greedytoad]

😂😂😂😂 Take your meds!

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

@@Greedytoad Right after YOU take YOURS!!!

[@whoseturnisit9733]

Greedytoad That would be a great pseudonym for Prince Harry. Perhaps you should offer it to him. You can be anti- monarchist all you like, but Catherine is still a person with feelings and most importantly young children. So why bully and harass her? Why no compassion? Surely you would show compassion for anyone in the same situation! All of these bullies and trills think they are funny like yiu, but all it does is toss you in a heap with the others who people now realise wouldn’t have around them should they may be suffering from any life altering illness. Would you troll and harass your neighbours even if you did not like them if they were ill. All you and they do is just belittle yourselves. I hope you have a good healthy life. Including your family and loved ones.

[@bethcox6940]

Agree with you,leave Catherine alone and let her get better❤

[@NaturesChild-mu9kd]

Have you taken your pills yet?😂😂😂😂

[@lynnegulbrand2298]

Whoopi Goldberg actually apologized to the Royal Family for the things she said too. That really surprised me.

[@errin-mp1zy]

Wow, did she wake up with amnesia and forget who she was.

[@margaretsmist7140]

I’m not surprised.

[@linmac1686]

So she should, she is awful as well and was nasty after the Meghan / Oprah saga.

[@ellek8689]

Im sorry but her previous remarks will be forever out there. She should know that. And know that her apologies won’t get as much attention.

[@user-gh5xh8dg4j]

itsall about the media..

[@LoriManning]

Dickie is great! Daughter is well spoken too.

[@NurseRatched63]

As an American I can say that our country has gone nuts.

[@LuciaMilan8368]

It has but not for reasons having to do with the BRF. I am more concerned for the homeless on our streets and hungry children than this BRF soap opera.

[@helleosborne7168]

Yes the US media and quite a few celebrities are truly disgusting. But I can see from comments there are many good hearted, descent folk there also ❤❤❤ uk

[@NurseRatched63]

@@LuciaMilan8368 I completely agree.

[@josiedepratto3546]

Boycotting US and UK celebrities that have no empathy or fail to apologize for their ridiculous remarks! We made them one person at a time we can take them down one person at a time! Why would these ppl deserve any fans no empathy for someone who is ill other celebs did not know HRH story but advised for ppl to stop them I respect! Boycott the rest!

[@LuciaMilan8368]

@@josiedepratto3546 You are free to boycott anyone you like that doesn’t agree with you.

[@dianeproffitt837]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Catherine on her own was just right. King Charles made his own announcement and since. Camilla has supported along the way since. AND so will William! AFTER EASTER is non specific, but so is chemo, therapy, recovery, strengthening, etc. When HER TIME is right, she will gradually work her way back into more public ventures. Nobody can specifically prescribe that time ... open-ended!

[@megbreezy7543]

I never thought she’d be back by Easter things happen we started improving and then we go in the other direction… as long as I can see a photo or two of her with her family when they want to publish it and a line or two telling us of her progress at their leisure. Of course I support that family 1,000,000% Godspeed.

[@therealhousewifeofballtown]

Nothing is more important than your health . Believe me I’m an invalid and can’t remember what a day without pain feels like . The King and Princess Catherine both need time to recuperate . However long that takes , it is what it is . They have dynamic schedules and enormous pressures but , their health comes first .

[@lissiaa1869]

@@megbreezy7543 they publish a couple more AI photos in the coming months for sure..

[@annatjienilsen539]

​@@lissiaa1869 You have very little knowledge of Ai.

[@SB-fh2tc]

Taking all the accolades away the Princess of Wales showed the world in one short video what it is to be a decent human being. She taught us all the virtue of humility. World take note. We all owe her a mea culpa.

[@ligiacastilla9808]

Speak & write only for yourself.

[@Fiona20238]

@@ligiacastilla9808 thumbs down!

[@megbreezy7543]

@@ligiacastilla9808 which foundation charity ha ha ha do you work for with megan and Harry’s title at the top of it I suspect that might be the case although it’s just my humble opinion

[@megbreezy7543]

She’s a class act she is total royalty. She is a role model of role models of role models. God bless them.

[@natasha-fk3pk]

Yes! But then the princess felt very bad. I wish Catherine a lot of strength.

[@user-vh5eb1jq9n]

Thanks Matt for this fine interview with Dickie and Victoria Arbiter on their insight on their years of working so closely with the Royal Family and the significance of the announcement by dear Princess Catherine....God Bless this brave & gracious lady.

[@Wildflowers516]

I’m sure William was wherever Prince Catherine asked him to be , by the camera crew ? Maybe in the house with the kids , maybe to hold it together she didn’t want him right there ! I’m proud to say I was a person saying leave her alone , but mainly stream media jumped on board with social media!!! Shame on the vile people on social media , shame on the msm who kept it going !!! Prayers and love to the Wales Family!

[@m5sunflower665]

From Boston, always seen princess Catherine’s strength .Catherine is very Brave . Trolls do not want to see the positive EVER Ignore the negative

[@kookla8727]

Catherine The Princess of Wales has a inner strength because she was raised by a very loving family who adored her from day one. When you come from a solid family during your childhood, you grow into a self assured person who is strong and knows right from wrong. She is a true Princess of what we read in storybooks. Beautiful, intelligent , serene and graceful. All my best wishes to Catherine!

[@MaraBell-kx2mm]

Does that include uncle Garry Goldman “ loving buncle “

[@reginamay1]

Do not forget that her wonderful mother lived in a council house when she was young. Her parents are outstanding.

[@reginamay1]

Every family has a Court Jester

[@cjcap9918]

I am from the US and I too was appalled at the cruelty, including from Colbert. Best wishes for Princess Catherine and the Royal Family.🌹🌹

[@Ann-qf5vk]

👍👍👍

[@annatjienilsen539]

Well Colbert and the other celebs are all in this together with Ragland pulling the strings with WME

[@lovem7635]

​@@annatjienilsen539they wore worried about her in USA

[@Nick-fg4dq]

@@annatjienilsen539 now you're doxxing megs mom....wow

[@annatjienilsen539]

@Nick-fg4dq No, not her mom, her maiden name. Seeing that she wrote her family out of her life

[@turobinson7414]

Of course, she was right to do the video on her own. It's her personal journeys. A sane person can work that out.

[@67oldcoach]

How refreshing to hear this conversation after all the utter rubbish we have been subjected to in Social Media. Thank you👏👏👏

[@mademsoisellerhapsody]

Catherine is dignified and capable. She is a wise, benevolent future Queen. William and Catherine have a strong beautiful marriage setting an example for others. William was the first royal husband to actively co-parent. Love to their lovely family ❤

[@tinabagheri5158]

Now I hope people will just leave this poor woman alone and let her spend quality time with her husband and children. Let’s just pray for complete healing!

[@MarlyFortune]

Leave Meghan and Harry alone. No body harassed Kate people were just concerned for her.

[@Jill-mh2wn]

@@MarlyFortune I have seen very nasty things said ,like calling her `chemo Kate` . What's that all about then ,if it's not meant to wound?

[@FuHackers-wx9lq]

Imagine dealing with this... at the same time, strangers are demanding you to TELL THEM your private, personal... MEDICAL business! 🤮

[@meltingjoy1203]

I’m losing hope for the humanity, just because she’s a member of the RF, they thought they have to know everything about her including her private medical information. Royal or not, that is basic human right, the right of privacy.

[@megbreezy7543]

@@meltingjoy1203 I think it’s more serious matter than that. I think what happened the breach of confidence at the hospital is a criminal offense I wish to see it pursued to the degree, and I suspect that Harry and Megan are deeply involved, somehow somewhere along the way in this.

[@DMAC1301]

It's disgusting

[@StormyMonday0896]

People were not demanding personal medical information. They were genuinely concerned because Catherine has been so visible and the media was spinning so many rumors

[@katherinehennessyhunt5331]

​@@megbreezy7543It has been reported a few times that there is a " Trail of Slime" as lady c described it on GB News last week 😅 that leads to California, courtesy of Sussex Squad & that 🇺🇸 tabloids have offered alot of money for access to Catherines Medical records. I sincerely hope the 3 staff members who have been suspended regarding this breach are dealt with by the full force of the Law. This is now the only news channel I trust which I'm subscribed to, the rest have been disgraceful with the bullying of Catherine POW, shame on them.

[@deborahgosse1186]

This is the only interview that people should watch Done very well. !!

[@fiorenzaattanasio4796]

I love Prince and Princess of Wales and ALL the Working Royal Family and all the Good they do for Humanity

[@Nancymarie_]

I’m glad that you stuck up for her. She’s a beautiful gracious, lovely woman. She’s a mom, wife and a daughter and we need to protect her. She is the crown jewel

[@beaulieuc8910]

she is not a thing,, she is her own person

[@jackrabbit768]

Where is she? Where is Kate? MIA?

[@clarifyingquestions]

Blake Lively did not give a sincere apology or even an apology at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@emstirling-is4nu]

Agree, it will not be forgotten. I and many others will not watch anything she is in.

[@Fiona20238]

None of them do, Stephen too where was the apology? And Piers Morgan? Megyn Kelly?

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

Who is Blake Lively and why would I care??

[@LuciaMilan8368]

Why do people have to apologize? They said whatever they said and if they now regret it then they have to live with that. Groveling at the feet of Catherine isn’t necessary.

[@mattier.9095]

It’s fine - calm down, Catherine doesn’t care who does or doesn’t apologize to her. She has her family to care for, and her wellness. She is above of this nonsense!

[@Bluemoon_75]

Catherine, Princess of Wales has her own opinions and makes her own decisions. This is her talking to us. She isn't like TOW who has to claw and hang onto Harry because she is so weak and needy. I have no doubt Prince William was close, watching, I bet he was so impressed with his courageous, poised wife. I was very moved by her beautiful, moving video.

[@guerdafrazilus291]

Get well soon Princess of Wales Praying for you & your beautiful family

[@patriciaberry8936]

Bless Catherines heart.

[@user-xm3yk9lb8j]

I enjoyed listening to Dickie Arbitar and daughter on your show. They are very thoughtful and know what they're talking about. Well done!!

[@FlexibleFlyer50]

I know how difficult it must have been for Catherine to share her cancer news. We have 30 different types of cancer on my maternal grandfather's side of the family, with some of my cousins having 3-4 different cancers at the same time. It takes a great deal of courage to explain to the world that you are ill and would like some privacy to deal with the disease. I'd like to see all the people who have been so critical, so sensational, and so nasty to her have to walk for a day in a cancer patient's shoes. Would they learn any lessons about humility, integrity, respect and faith? I think not----because they are morally bankrupt on all levels.

[@ellek8689]

Prayers for your family!!

[@FlexibleFlyer50]

@@ellek8689 Much appreciated.

[@lornajones7971]

Thank you for this comment, I've just had my 4th chemotherapy session, with several more to go. Explaining to family is hard enough, but having to share it with others feels like an invasion of privacy. As you say, walk a mile in their shoes. Thank you xx

[@FlexibleFlyer50]

@@lornajones7971 I wish you strength and courage I can understand exactly what you are going through. Please know that when I go to light candles at a small shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima tomorrow, I will light a candle for you. I am sending you healing prayers for Easter and the season of renewal and rebirth. A big hug to you!

[@ivetabombalova3933]

​@@FlexibleFlyer50 When you do a good deed from your heart, you do it without anyone knowing!

[@blossom2682]

If William had been by Catherines side the naysayers would have questioned that. You just can't please negative fools.

[@lianecook9437]

Probably would have said he was forcing her to make the video or get beaten

[@annewalden3795]

@@lianecook9437 Or some other vile and offensive accusation would have been made . I really think these people emerge from a sewer and I hope they soon return to it .

[@jackiescaletta7958]

Thank you, Dickie and Victoria. For such sane comments. ❤❤😊

[@dt3802]

She just showed us what a strong, independent woman looks like and now some are bashing her/ William for it. They just can't win no matter what they do.

[@user-Katie019]

I just hope Princess Catherine can get peace to recover and have time with her family, also wishing King Carles a full recovery too

[@JHNMYR83]

As always, Victoria and Dickie, thank you. I appreciate both of you and the level headed ness which you both handle royal news. God bless our Royal families and our commonwealth nations. ❤️🇨🇦

[@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor]

I think she did a fabulous job on her own, she didn't need William by her side. Royals often carry out engagements on their own and not always in pairs, even in a situation like this, it wasn't necessary to have her husband sitting next to her. I was sad to hear that my suspicions were correct. We are the same age, with our children similar ages... it's all very sad, so young to be hit with cancer, but I'm glad she told the public, if only trolls stopped trolling...

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

(Prince William took the footage of my lady Catherine, DO try to pay attention, yes??)

[@annahaug9744]

Who is Kate Middleton? You say you are royal experts so you should know She is now Catherine Princess of Wales. Please if your going to report on them get your facts right

[@helleosborne7168]

Well said! "Royal Experts" ? and they don't even know her name. Rediculous. If they insist on using married womens maiden names then they should call Meghan: Rachel Ragland !

[@NCee-ec1hp]

Thank you to the Sun for your handling of Princess Catherine’s message last week. Well done and handled with grace and kindness.

[@margueritahancock5472]

I agree the Sun was was very kind to Princess Catherine l was very happy to see this..... l just think some of our press/media have no loyalty towards the royal family but thumbs up to the Sun this is something the public will remember its kindness and loyalty for our amazing Prince and Princess of Wales ......Thank You......

[@Mountainsandmusic8011]

The Sun doing something with grace and kindness. Well there's a first time for everything I suppose.

[@jasmineteehee3612]

I totally agree, I’ve moved my loyalty and readership these last weeks from one newspaper to the sun. Well done. I thought this was a great video, very interesting.

[@dm588]

The Sun was the ONLY paper I read supporting Catherine and showing compassion. 👏👏 I don't read other reports now.

[@julianroberts5407]

Grace and kindness from the Sun? 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@KarenlisaHetherington]

I have so much respect for Dickie Arbitar. He tells it like it is and doesn't put up with anybody's B.S.👏🏼

[@TravelAndLifestyleWithVelta]

I truly believe it has been handled very well, as for william i think he is carrying a lot on his shoulders. Trolls will be trolls and will allways jump at the chance to put some1 down to make themselves feel better. Rise above Kate 😊

[@nikkie5912]

It shouldn't have taken a cancer diagnosis to make people back up and be decent. They should have given her the privacy she asked for to begin with.

[@lovem7635]

We need privacy

[@grimmlife4878]

Agree with Victoria that the MSM should have never run with the conspiracy theories

[@htmc2022]

Yes, of course Princess Catherine told the world of her serious health Diagnosis & Treatment alone! She’s not an appendage of William’s! She did not NEED to tell the public anything! All the best to her in her fight against cancer! Best wishes to all the Royal family! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@antheaosborne4861]

How lovely to hear father and daughter sounding so positive it’s so refreshing to know people who obviously know the Royal Family ❤ and respect them 🇦🇺

[@schowing]

Yes please bring Dickie and Victoria Arbiter father and daughter team back again, they know what they talk about! xxxxxx

[@judithryle2113]

Not her

[@DragonballYFighter]

Yes do bring them back 💯👍

[@carylonalexander4064]

I really enjoyed these two. Setting the gossipers right . Speaking from personal experience from living closely to the Royal Family. Informed sources.

[@acs2735]

Noooo

[@junecaffyn357]

Thank you Dickie and Victoria , many wise words and kind thoughts here

[@hoolydooly5799]

Sensible message professionally delivered not too 'friendly' or over informing , to maintain boundaries.

[@Lovesapuzzle]

As it should be. We care about the Royals and we want to respect them.

[@crivensro]

Please stop calling her Kate! She is HRH Catherine The Princess of Wales!

[@efelistic6726]

Not anymore as william have booted her out of the royal cycle

[@drubee7793]

@@efelistic6726 She was inside the royal bicycle and he booted her out ? WOW.

[@lissiaa1869]

Kate

[@Maugirl2]

@@efelistic6726dont be silly

[@rosannacallus8205]

Princess Catherine an English Rose 🌹♥️🌹

[@lovem7635]

The other ones name

[@bethfinne3260]

I love Dickie Arbiter's tie. It is wicked cool. I also appreciate hearing his perspective on things based on his prior positions. 🎉

[@HelenBain-th9nm]

Queen Elizabeth always gave her speeches without Prince Philip there!

[@Theresa89]

The Duke of Edinburgh was always there in the background . Don’t compare the Queen and the Duke’s marriage to Kate and William’s ! The Queen has never been anywhere without her husband by her side . He was her biggest supporter !

[@Maugirl2]

@@Theresa89and William is Catherine’s biggest supporter.

[@Theresa89]

@@Maugirl2 , Not , in sickness ! Where was he when she was taken to hospital ? Where was he when she was in hospital ?

[@LollyGagger-tl9ub]

Of course prince William was with her in hospital.

[@Theresa89]

@@LollyGagger-tl9ub , You know darn well he wasn’t ! He visited her once in 2 weeks .

[@karmarevenge]

Mr Wilkinson thank you for a representation of the British press that is fair and understood. British press are hounded by Henry and Rachel.

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

Many British citizens DO NOT live in England. Please adjust your thinking, yes??

[@susanread2637]

Excellent discussion...intelligent and informed guests and a host who allowed his guests to speak. Ignore the sugars..most of people who use their brains do.

[@megbreezy7543]

Accolades to this gentleman speaking your guest I so appreciate his passion and forthrightness regarding her royal Majesty Catherine, Princess of Wales, talk with us, communicating with us, setting the record straight! I admire this gentleman

[@angiesharp5840]

What a refreshing program for once. Thank you 😊

[@marm8523]

The princess of Wales was so eloquent in her speech. Prayers going out to her for a complete recovery❤

[@melissastruxness512]

Catherine Princess of Wales to YOU and everyone ELSE

[@mattier.9095]

Dickie and Victoria are charming, bright, respectful commenters. Love their insights and respect for the royal family, and each other.

[@wenwake7584]

What a breath of fresh air to hear an authentic, non-speculatory interview, with Dickie and Victoria. It was wonderful, and I hope it not only gets a lot of coverage, but that you invite them back to express their past experiences. Simply put, just love their honest experiences, insight, empathy and intelligence, especially after the slew of disrespectful coverage I've observed on social media these past weeks. Well done! 👏👏👏

[@niriaalarcon]

People need to get a life and let princess Catherine focus on getting better. Pray for her and all the people that are fighting cancer. May Jesus and the blessed Virgin Mary protect all your families from that horrible disease. God bless!🙏🏼😇

[@megbreezy7543]

Dickie arbiter I just heard his name and I wish to give accolades to him and his daughter

[@AmineAmine-cc7rf]

Prince william wanted to show the world how brave strong and poise woman is his wife princess cathrine l think he was behinde scene and he was so pround of his futur queen

[@karinbenedetti172]

I agree with the older gentleman,William did the right thing by letting Pr.Catherine do her own thing….yes all the ignorant people should do more than apologize…its disgusting

[@maryv2511]

I agree 100% with both of you. You are truly real Royal Experts! I also agree with Victoria about always including The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with any discussion of Catherine,William, or Charles they are not part of their orbit.! Matt your doing great!

[@Bubbles2021Bubbles]

I am not a royalist until I watch Princess Catherine speak about her diagnosis. Her speech was brief and succinct.

[@emerald637]

How do we know that Prince William wasn't standing right in front of Catherine, Princess of Wales, along with the BBC camera crew during the filming of her message? At the end of the day, no matter how many beloved family and closest friends you have around you during your cancer journey, it is the patient who personally, solely carries the weight of the disease every single day, especially during the darkness of night when the pain, loneliness, and anxiety can set in at full force.

[@MindyZepp]

He wasn't there

[@evelynboyle5255]

When you talked about the significance of daffodils in the life of Catherine, Princess of Wales, I felt emotional all over. I have a strong feeling that the setting wasn't entirely coincidental. If that is the case it is further evidence of how thoughtfulness and grace. I feel sure that Prince William was not too far away. He respected that it was his wife's story to tell. I don't think she felt forced to make this stayement. The public had been told that she would be back to work after Easter. Clearly this is not going to happen for some. As parents in this situation they would want as much time alone with their children to help them continue to come to come terms with and understand something that has to have turned their young worlds upside down. Now that everyone has had some time to process this, they know what the plans are for Catherine's treatment, and she has had her first course of treatment, they wil also want to relax and have some fun together as a family. I think her timing is perfect. In three weeks a lot of physical and emotional healing can be done. Catherine was always going to this her way because she has such strength, such a sense of duty and such love for her people. This is who she is! ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉 to Catherine the People's Princess, her wonderful husband, and her beautiful young family.

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

Prince William took the footage. THAT is why it was so 'private'.

[@wendynikkel6953]

Dickie would make a good advisor to the king and William with his background knowledge and experience

[@jblair417]

HRH Princess Catherine is so genuine and still thinking of others with YOU ARE NOT ALONE. What a classy lady. Best wishes for a complete recovery and recuperation.❤❤

[@user-kk4lt6kq8x]

Princess Catherine bringing all cancer patients and survivors into her message is typical of her compassionate, empathetic nature. Her message was delivered with what we’ve all come to know as her eloquent, honest, sincere way of expressing herself. My prayers go out to the Princess and her family. I wish for Catherine what she would wish for others: Good health and to surround themselves with love.

[@joansmith3492]

So sad for Kate. Really hoping for a good outcome for her. She seems to be a good soul and is so sophisticated. So graceful.

[@patriciataylor8449]

Prince and Princess of Wales Stay Strong 💪 ❤

[@Rando15]

I love Dickie and Victoria Arbitter. They're amazing people.

[@ingelathune-boyle]

I love these two and their stories, and I really like their KZbin channel where you can get more of that every week.

[@huiaketcham8140]

Brilliant Father and daughter insights I love hearing what they both have to say, I like the fact that they stick to FACTS. Great watching

[@lenajaques4183]

Very respectful interviewer …..Matt Wilkinson ….!

[@margezawalsh2458]

If SHE wanted her own husband to sit with her on the bench and she coukd use a " CLAW" grasp for strength and effect then she could have done so. Instead ...she is a brave warrior , elegant , and mature ,taking HER body and illness Truth to task as SHE chose. She learned Alot from her elegant parents and the Late Queen. I applaud her for EVERY second of that speech. Do we know that william was not there on the other end of that filming???? NO ...we don't!!! Ppl need to let this graceful woman ,mother, wife,daughter,sister, friend and role model to her own country ALONE

[@juneharris777]

Princess Katherine of Wales is definitely the star of royal family. William and Katherine will be a massive asset as king and queen one day. Get well soon King Charles and Princess Katherine 💗💗💗💗

[@LBGirl1988]

American here… I pray for her complete recovery for herself, her family and friends and especially for the UK. She is the perfect example of a royal. This woman, born 60 years later, is an old school lady in the mold of the greatest generation. That generation that we all acknowledge were superior in 75% of all aspects of life and in which we exemplify 10% of their behaviors… She is a true leader and treasure!

[@debbysing16]

Thank you for such a beautiful and informative broadcast. Prayers for Princess Catherine, William and their children.

[@theresanoble1695]

Excellent! Great hour with all three of these people. Very nice to listen to some positive and kind reviews of these past weeks! Yes please have them back!❤

[@BrcRosa]

These two were absolutely lovely. I am so relieved that everyone is pointing out how incredible Catherine is instead of tearing her down for ridiculous idiotic vapid reasons. There is definitely a part of me that can understand the media calling her a mix of Catherine and Kate, due to algorithms and so forth. The Middleton bit is what really gets me. Completely agree that I look forward to the day when MeGain, Hazbeen and Andrew are no longer brought up every other time, any of the royals are but I do understand that people are drawn to controversy and drama and so that may be a very long time if ever. An episode full of behind the scenes stories like Diana, refusing to speak to him for 2 weeks but then also throwing him a birthday party sounds great.

[@chrisbaggarley6540]

Thank you for royal commentary that does not include Harry & his wife. Carherine POW is a leader the world needs.. wishing her healing & love from Australia.

[@sleepycalico]

If it had been William announcing a cancer diagnosis from that bench, would people fuss if Catherine wasn't sitting next to him? I don't think so.

[@HelenBain-th9nm]

Queen Elizabeth always made her speeches without Prince Philip chiming in !

[@LuciaMilan8368]

@@HelenBain-th9nmThe Queen was the “royal”, not her husband. He adhered to royal protocol by always walking a step behind her and always letting her speak. So, not the same.

[@pamrawolle2919]

@@LuciaMilan8368Most likely Prince William was there giving his wife the support she needed, when Princess Catherine making her speech. Sending love, Peace and healing to Prince Catherine, Prince William, King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Wales 3 children, May the White light of Protection surrounding them all. 💜💜💜💜🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@kirstenandreasen908]

​@@LuciaMilan8368Prince Philip WAS werry much a royal, he was a Danish AND Greek Royal Prince

[@pamrawolle2919]

That was a fantastic interview with father and daughter, really enjoy listening to them, well done. Yes more interviews with them would be great. 💕

[@Mandy534z]

Of course Catherine wanted to do it alone, it's personal to her. She didn't need W to protect her. She knows she has Williams support, no need to present that to any intelligent person

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

Prince William took the footage - DUH. Try to pay attention to things

[@Mandy534z]

@@lorrainearmstrong7587 I didn't say he didn't Lorraine. I was commenting on other people's remarks

[@kencockrell3977]

The BBC shot the video.

[@glynis7274]

If William had been alongside the Princess of Wales then the pile on would have started. Why couldn’t she do it alone? Did he look sad enough? Was he twiddling his left thumb too much? Why didn’t he hug her? Why didn’t he speak? Why did he speak? Etc etc

[@EnyaInTheWorld]

Excellent commentary all. Finally, reason, compassion, class and facts.

[@alison155]

That was lovely to listen to.. people that are more than in the know and talk sence.. thank you

[@jojoFranklin]

Well said Victoria.

[@user-ps2cm1kl2w]

There is no one to match Catherine she really is royal. She is following in the Queens foot steps and will make Queen Elizabeth proud. Although I do think Princess Anne as all the quality to rule.

[@nikkie5912]

No other public figures owe the public their medical information but yet the rf is being expected to do just that.

[@silly6371]

Amazing guests !! Best interview since all the challenges began. Thank you

[@errin-mp1zy]

The Princess of Wales does not need to hold Williams hand unlike Megan, whose hand is stuck to Harry's like a limpet.

[@lillylou63]

The Wales are a thoughtful family. They consider others and they do what is right. They have those special values that matter so much. Best wishes