US EditionKate Middleton and Jessie J Have Emotional Moment After Bonding Over Cancer Journeys
Princess of Wales and Jessie J shared support over cancer experiences at the Royal Variety Performance, highlighting mental health and charity involvement in the arts sector.
- On Wednesday, Princess of Wales Kate and singer Jessie J hugged after the Royal Variety Performance at Royal Albert Hall on November 19 during post-performance meeting with performers.
- The event benefitted the Royal Variety Charity and highlighted mental-health discussions, with Prince William, Prince of Wales, engaging performers at the show about his related charity work.
- Jessie J, who underwent a mastectomy in June, wore an oversized black hoodie and trousers to symbolize depression and postponed her autumn tour for a second operation.
- The hug spotlighted survivor solidarity, and the embrace underlined mutual support between two cancer survivors, with Jessie J later reflecting on the moment; this year's Royal Variety Performance marked Princess of Wales Kate's return after 2024 absence and will air on ITV broadcast in December.
- Princess of Wales Kate, who was in remission in January, later visited Royal Marsden Hospital and spoke publicly after her remission status, giving her first speech since 2023 at the Nov. 18 summit.
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"As a mother to a mother who recently went through cancer, I just wanted to hug her," the singer said.
Singer Jessie J and Duchess Kate have both spoken openly about their cancer diagnoses. It is particularly difficult to get through this when you are in the spotlight, said Jessie J. At a meeting they spontaneously hugged each other.
Kate Middleton, Jessie J's heart-stopping hug following their cancer battles comes to light
Kate Middleton and Jessie J connected emotionally after their respective cancer journeys. On Wednesday, November 19, the Princess of Wales and the 37-year-old English singer-songwriter attended the Royal Variety Performance at...
The scandal around Andrew continues to shake the monarchy, but Prince William and Kate Middleton maintain an image of unity and compassion. At the Royal Variety Performance evening in London, the Princess of Wales marked the spirits. She broke the royal protocol to hug singer Jessie J, with whom she exchanged words about their respective fight against cancer.
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