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Carole Middleton supported William during Catherine’s cancer treatment

Daily Mail ·

Robert Jobson says Carole Middleton became a key source of support for Prince William after Catherine, Princess of Wales, was diagnosed with cancer. He says she was there for William and her grandchildren during a difficult period, offering him someone to talk to and a chance to step away from events.

Jobson told Hello! magazine that Carole would take William to the pub to talk, describing her as a steady and wise sounding-board. The article also points to their warm public moments, including at Royal Ascot in 2024, and William’s long-standing closeness to the Middleton family, whose support helped him continue some royal duties during Catherine’s treatment.

  • Carole Middleton supported William during Catherine’s cancer treatment.
  • Jobson says they talked together at the pub.
  • The Middletons helped William continue some royal duties.

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Carole Middleton is the mother of Catherine, Princess of Wales. Catherine was diagnosed with cancer and withdrew from public duties whilst undergoing treatment, creating a challenging period for the family.

Prince William, Catherine's husband, continued with some royal duties during her recovery. According to royal author Robert Jobson, Carole became an important source of support for William, providing him with someone to confide in and helping to maintain family stability.

The Middleton family has always been notably close to Prince William. During Catherine's treatment, this relationship proved significant, with Carole offering William companionship and a reassuring presence during what was a difficult time.

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Originally published by Daily Mail as “‘When everything was falling apart, Carole was the one’: ROBERT JOBSON reveals how Prince William leaned on his mother-in-law after Kate’s cancer diagnosis”.