Prince William leaned on mother-in-law Carole during Kate's cancer

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 14:08 · Archive

Royal author Robert Jobson has revealed that Carole Middleton provided significant support to Prince William during Kate's cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Royal author Robert Jobson has revealed the close support Carole Middleton, Kate's mother, provided to Prince William during the Princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis and treatment in 2024. Speaking to Hello! magazine, Jobson said that Carole would take William out to the pub so they could talk, offering him respite during a difficult period when he was also managing his duties and supporting his wife and children.

Jobson told the publication: '[Carole] was there to support William and was there all the time for the grandchildren. She's been as solid as a rock. When everything was falling apart and he needed someone to talk to, she was the one. She took him out to the pub and they would sit and talk. She's been a good sounding-board, a wise head.'

The revelation comes as William has previously spoken about the challenging time his family experienced during Kate's cancer battle. During the same period, King Charles was also diagnosed with cancer. William and Kate reduced their public appearances to focus on her treatment and recovery, and supporting their three children, George, Charlotte and Louis.

How it is being reported

• Carole Middleton was 'solid as a rock' for William following Kate’s cancer diagnosisA royal expert has revealed how the Princess of Wales’ mother was a huge support for William amid Kate’s health battle, as she would ‘take him to the pub to talk’The Mirror · 13 Oct, 13:51
• '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 diagnosisIt's no secret that the Prince of Wales is one of the lucky ones when it comes to his in-laws, famously enjoying a good relationship with both of his wife's parents.Daily Mail · 12 Oct, 15:12

In this story: Prince William · Kate Middleton · Carole Middleton · Robert Jobson · King Charles

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