She announced in March that she had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer that was detected after abdominal surgery earlier in the year and would begin the treatment.

Her updated statement Monday says it has been a difficult year for her family but it has provided perspective on life and being grateful for simple but important things, such as “loving and being loved.”

She thanked supporters for their kindness and compassion and told those fighting cancer that she remains by their sides.

Read the full transcript:

“As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment. The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you.

With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything. This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved.

Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes. I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.

Despite all that has gone before, I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life. William and I are so grateful for the support we have received and have drawn great strength from all those who are helping us at this time. Everyone’s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling.

To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey – I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright.”

source: CNN

Royal fans gush over ‘beautiful’ Kate Middleton in latest public appearance. 

As the 2024 Olympic Games came to an end last night, royal fans were delighted when they spotted the Princess of Wales in a video celebrating the success of TeamGB.

Fans of the Royal Family were delighted when, during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, “beautiful” Princess Kate put in a surprise appearance.

Last night millions watched as the two-week event came to a close as Tom Cruise jumped from the top of the Stade de France, before riding a motorcycle through the crowd to collect the Olympic flag and take it back to Los Angeles for 2028. During the night there was a celebration for Team GB’s performance during the games, as the athletes collectively won 65 medals – including 14 golds.

Among those to sing their praises was the Prince of Wales in a video introduced by Snoop Dogg. Alongside William was wife Kate, making a rare public appearance as she continues to fight her shock cancer diagnosis.

She said in the clip: “From all of us watching from home, congratulations to TeamGB.” William added: “Well done on all you achieved.”

The clip came as a surprise to royal fans, who gushed their delight at the Princess’s appearance. One said: “Lovely to see you both looking so healthy! Thank you for this.” Another added: “Cheers Team GB! Princess Catherine as usual still very beautiful and Prince William wow! I’m loving the facial hair! Very handsome.”

Another shared: “Kate looks incredible, wishing you great health soon. Missing you in action.” One more said: “Fantastic video and how beautiful to see the princess Catherine so pretty and the prince William so relaxed.”

Also to appear in the video were the likes of David Beckham, Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Rebecca Adlington, Emma Willis and Snoop Dogg. The Prince and Princess wrote on Twitter : “Well done TeamGB, what an incredible journey! Every athlete showed immense dedication, heart and passion.

source: Mirror.co.uk

„I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you, personally, for all the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I have been recovering from surgery.

It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I’ve had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful.

In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.

This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.

As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment. But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be ok.

As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.

Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too. As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both.

We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment. My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery.

At this time, I am also thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone.”

A Mercedes Benz trying to get away from a flock of paparazzi speeds down a tunnel in the heart of Paris – its passengers looking for the privacy not normally granted to the super rich and to royalty. It is now 20 years ago that Lady Diana, the mother of the heir to the English throne Prince William, and Prince Charles’ former wife, was killed in a tragic car accident in August 1997. Her legacy though is still very much present in the British public.

How is her anniversary celebrated and how do people remember her? Let’s take a look.

The troubled princess and her death

People still remember Princess Diana as the troubled, kind-hearted and generous woman, always close to her simplicity outside the royal court, and the person many Brits never hesitated to identify with.

The much admired royal was only 36 years old when she passed away in a car accident. Having spent her holiday with her partner, Dodi Al Fayed on the French and Italian Riviera, the couple stopped in Paris on their way back to London. They had only planned on staying for one night, but everything changed shortly. Diana and Dodi left the Ritz and were being driven to a nearby apartment.

Just three minutes after leaving the hotel, the driver entered the Alma underpass to avoid approaching paparazzi, then lost control of the car, reportedly travelling at 65 mph (approximately 104 km/h – the speed limit inside the tunnel is 30 mph), and smashed into a pillar of the tunnel. None of the passengers were wearing seat belts.

Despite all the facts pointing to an apparent accident, Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed, whose son Dodi died in the crash, insisted that the deaths were engineered by members of the royal family and agents of the British state because they wanted to prevent Diana from marrying a Muslim. “This is not an accident,” he said in the early hours of 31 August 1997, when he learned of the deaths. “It is a plot, an assassination.” His allegationshave not, however, been confirmed.

A life both special and ordinary

From the time of her engagement to the Prince of Wales in 1981 until her death, Diana was probably the most famous woman in the world, a female celebrity of her generation, a fashion icon and a symbol of feminine beauty. She was admired for her high-profile work on AIDS issues, and the international campaign against landmines. During her lifetime, she was frequently referred to as the most photographed person in the world.

She was often called Princess Diana publicly, but she did not officially have this title and was not personally a princess, a fact Diana never failed to point out.

Lady Diana Frances Spencer (July 1, 1961–August 31, 1997) was born as the youngest daughter of Edward Spencer and Frances Spencer, on a grand estate in Norfolk.

She was educated in Norfolk and at West Heath Girls’ School in Sevenoaks, Kent, where she was regarded as an academically below-average student, having failed all of her O-level examinations. Diana was a talented amateur singer, excelled in sports and reportedly hoped to become a ballerina.

Nearing his mid-thirties, Prince Charles was under increasing pressure to marry. In order to have the approval of his family and their advisors, any potential bride had to have an aristocratic background, could not be previously married, had to be Protestant, and preferably a virgin. Diana fulfilled all of these qualifications.

Buckingham Palace announced the engagement on 24 February 1981. The wedding took place at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on 29 July 1981 before 3,500 invited guests and an estimated 1 billion television viewers around the world. Diana was the first Englishwoman to marry the heir to the throne since 1659. Upon her marriage, Diana became Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales and was ranked as the third most important royal woman in the United Kingdom after the Queen and the Queen Mother. The Prince and Princess of Wales had two children, Prince William, born on 21 June 1982 and Prince Henry (commonly called Prince Harry) on 15 September 1984.

Their marriage started to fall apart in the mid-1980s, an event at first suppressed, but then sensationalised by the media. Charles resumed his relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles, and Diana became involved in a sequence of affairs.

Their divorce was finalised on 28 August 1996. The Princess lost the entitlement to the title Her Royal Highness but since the divorce, Buckingham Palace has maintained that Diana was officially a member of the Royal Family, since she was the mother of the second and third in line to the throne.

Her charity work and personality  

The Princess of Wales became well known for her support of charity projects, and has been thought to have considerable influence for her campaigns against the use of landmines and helping the victims of AIDS.

Talking about her role in health care, a spokesperson for Great Ormond Street Hospital said “Her support was invaluable and incalculable.”

The communications manager for The Royal Marsden NHS Trust reminded how Lady Diana’s campaigns helped remove the stigmas that used to go with HIV and AIDS.  She remembered that “Her genuine concern for the plight of others and her ability to talk to anybody and make them feel special were her remarkable qualities.”

Diana had a knack for seemingly always being open with people—offering the same small glimpses to everyone. People adored her because whenever she spoke to them she revealed some small bits of information about herself or her family. She was also sympathetic and approachable.

Diana and the royal family today

Her two children remain exceedingly popular in Britain and across the world.  William and Harry are known for their charitable characters and positive personalities.

Prince William is an Air Ambulance pilot and a known conservationist, devoted to preserving the environment for future generations. One of his famous comments “Let us not tell our children the sad tale of how we watched the last elephants, rhinos and tigers die out, but the inspiring story of how we turned the tide and preserved them for all humanity”, has helped joining forces in the battle to preserve wildlife.

Prince Harry, who is fifth in line to the throne, spent ten years serving in the Armed Forces. He is now supporting Queen Elizabeth II in her royal duties and carrying out a number of charitable activities. He is raising awareness for the difficulties military servicemen face when they are returning to civilian life. He supports wounded army personnel as well as those with physical or mental challenges after military service. He is a devoted sportsman and has been active organising athletic events in support for people in need.

The resemblance between the princes and their late mother is rather obvious but even more striking is how much the 2-year-old Princess Charlotte takes after Queen Elizabeth II as well as Lady Diana in photographs taken around the same age.

How is the anniversary of her death celebrated?

Celebrations and commemorations are held around the year. The charity Diana Award, established to promote the positive power of young people, will hold events, launch an app and hold national Kindness Day in her memory. It also hands out an award to twenty exceptional young people who have brought about positive social change. William and Harry are also to honour their mother by creating a new garden at Kensington Palace. There will be an exhibition inside the palace where the two princes grew up and where William and Kate now live with Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

The legacy of Princess Diana is being kept alive so that we can always remember an unforgettable life that ended so tragically prematurely.  

Buckingham Palace is hiring for a new household assistant to be based in London.

According to the job description, which appears on the British monarchy’s official website, the role is a domestic position and the successful candidate will be "specifically responsible for the care of guests and maintaining the cleanliness, presentation, and general upkeep of all accommodation."

Duties include "the cleaning and presentation of accommodation; the care of antiques and specialist cleaning, personally caring for guests and front-of-house duties at receptions and other events. Internally the post holder will have contact with Members of the Royal Family, guests and all levels of Royal Household staff," reads the advertisement. "Externally, the post-holder will have contact with members of the public.”

Food and accommodation is included in the 40-hour-a-week post and the salary is listed as £14,400 per annum. While the job is primarily based in Buckingham Palace, the new employee will be required to travel the other royal residences and "must be willing to work away from London for approximately 3 months of the year."

source: HELLO

to hire – munkára felvenni valakit, alkalmazni
household assistant – háztartási asszisztens
according to – valami szerint
job description – állás leírása
to appear – megjelenni
domestic position – háztartási pozíció
successful – sikeres
candidate – jelölt
specifically – különösen
to be responsible for – felelősnek lenni valamiért
care – gondozás, gondoskodás
maintaining – fenntartás, megtartás
cleanliness – tisztaság
upkeep – üzemben tartás, karbantartás
duty – feladat
event – esemény
internally – belül (házon belül)
post holder – az állás betöltője
staff – személyzet
advertisement – hirdetés
externally – kívül (házon kívül)
per annum – évente
employee – alkalmazott
to be required to – valakinek szükséges lesz valamit csinálnia
to be willing to – hajlandónak lenni valamit csinálni