Owen Jones & Blake Lively join throngs of conspiracy theorists apologising over ‘ghastly’ Kate jibes after cancer shock
Piers Morgan slammed celebs and internet trolls who spread bizarre speculation
OWEN Jones and Blake Lively have joined those apologising for peddling “ghastly” Princess Kate conspiracy theories after her shock cancer diagnosis.
The Princess of Wales, 42, revealed she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy last night in an emotional video message.
The announcement came following weeks of intense speculation and conspiracy theories on social media about the whereabouts and health of Kate.
Now, throngs of celebs and internet trolls who peddled bizarre speculation about Kate’s whereabouts have rushed to apologise.
Owen Jones, a left-wing activist and journalist, wrote on X: “As someone who speculated on this without considering it could be a serious health condition, I’m very ashamed to be honest, and all the very best to her.”
He had previously said he’s “fully on board the Kate Middleton truther train” – a reference to bizarre online conspiracy theorists who peddled false claims about the princess’ whereabouts.
Actress Blake Lively also issued an apology after she mocked Kate’s edited Mother’s Day photo.
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“I’m sure no one cares today but I feel like I have to acknowledge this,” she penned on her Instagram account.
“I made a silly post around the ‘Photoshop fails’ frenzy, and oh man, that post has me mortified today.
“I’m sorry. Sending love and well wishes to all, always.”
Fans told the 36-year-old, who is married to Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds, that she should be “ashamed of herself”.
Meanwhile reality star and Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona said she’ll “hold my hands up” as she expressed regret for spreading conspiracy theories.
She told The Sun: “There were so many conspiracy theories. I’ll hold my hands up.
“I think I was one of them as well you know it was like the royal family are our family.
“We all think we know them and I understand that better than anybody.
“Everyone thinks that they know who you are as a true person and I just feel like we’ve all gone down this rabbit hole and I got sucked in.
“I’m no better than the next person. You pick up a magazine. I read about someone and go, ‘I can’t believe that’s happened to him.’
“Then I read something about myself and go, ‘Oh that’s a load of bulls**t,’ so I understand how we all get pulled in by it all.
“I don’t know, it feels weird. It feels wrong being here. I don’t know why.”
Grovelling celebs who spouted vile Kate conspiracies are shameful bullies, says royal expert
Hugo Vickers, royal historian, told The Sun: “The conspiracy theorists, went in big time in the last few days.
“It says an awful lot about the mindset of these people. The high profile ones, but also the very irresponsible members of the general public who just sort of weighed in as well.
“It was extremely unattractive because, we all love the Princess of Wales, and she’s done a fantastic job.
“She’s really faultless in everything she’s done ever since she married Prince William.”
The expert added all the vile trolling and ‘Katespiracies’ would have “made things much more difficult” than they already were.
“I think quite simply, they should be feeling very ashamed of themselves,” he added.
“I think quite a few people have popped up and apologised, and rightly so.
“This is not something you should be joking about, or bonding about all sorts of absurd theories.”
“You will always have conspiracy theories because if you’re a conspiracy theorist, that’s what you do,” continued Mr Vickers.
“There are always going to be people coming up with theories and they always will so that you can’t stop.
“I think that anyone who pops up with some ludicrous theory about the princess would get very short shrift.
“And so I imagine that they will go to ground to be quite honest, because in a sense, they are bullies. They’re pushing it the whole time.
“And as somebody rightly said years ago, inside every bully, there’s a coward desperately trying to stay in.”
Royal expert Hugo Vickers blasted celebrities who dished out conspiracies about Princess Kate’s health.
Hugo Vickers, royal historian, told The Sun: “The conspiracy theorists, went in big time in the last few days.
“It says an awful lot about the mindset of these people. The high profile ones, but also the very irresponsible members of the general public who just sort of weighed in as well.
“It was extremely unattractive because, we all love the Princess of Wales, and she’s done a fantastic job.
“She’s really faultless in everything she’s done ever since she married Prince William.”
The expert added all the vile trolling and ‘Katespiracies’ would have “made things much more difficult” than they already were.
“I think quite simply, they should be feeling very ashamed of themselves,” he added.
“I think quite a few people have popped up and apologised, and rightly so.
“This is not something you should be joking about, or bonding about all sorts of absurd theories.”
Piers Morgan slammed those who spread conspiracy theories about Kate’s wellbeing.
He tweeted: “People on here shrieking ‘LEAVE KATE ALONE!’ when they have spent the past few weeks spewing insane conspiracy theories about her is beyond parody.
“Shut up, you shameless hypocrites.”
Fans have also called for Kim Kardashian to say sorry for her “on my way to go find Kate” Instagram post.
The reality star shared a series of snaps on Instagram but fans were quick to spot an ill-timed and thoughtless Royal Family reference.
Beneath the glamorous pics she said: “On my way to go find Kate.”
Enraged followers flooded the comments section with one writing “You should take this down!”
Timeline of Kate's health battle & recovery
JANUARY 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery
JAN 17: Kensington Palace announce the princess underwent surgery
JAN 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside
JAN 23: The princess’ hospital stay passes one week
JAN 29: Kate leaves hospital
FEBRUARY 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to ‘personal matter’, sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate’s health
MARCH 4: Princess pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate
Mar 10: Royal posts a sweet snap of her and the kids for Mother’s Day – then fans started spotting flaws, and massive agencies put out ‘kill notice’ on photo
Mar 11: Kate admits she edited photo, and is snapped in car with William
Mar 16: Royal fans spot the princess at farm shop near Windsor
Mar 17: Onlookers see Kate watching her youngsters playing sport
Mar 18: The Sun exclusively published video of Kate and Wills from two days prior
MARCH 22: Kate bravely reveals in an emotional video that she was given a shock cancer diagnosis
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told Sky News: “I hope those social media trolls who are peddling such ghastly theories will realise what they have done.
“Her absolute priority will be those three children.”
Jennie, 73, added: “How very brave to make a video message like that.
“She didn’t have to, but she did that partly I think because of all the ridiculous, absurd theories that have been going round on the internet.”
Rumours online about Kate intensified after William missed, at very short notice, the memorial service of his godfather the late King Constantine of Greece on February 27.
It is now understood the prince’s decision not to attend was related to his wife’s condition, but it is not known when the princess was told about the positive test for cancer.
Further speculation was triggered after the princess admitted to “editing” her official Mother’s Day photograph which had irregularities.
A further development saw an investigation launched by the UK’s privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office, into allegations there were attempts to access Kate’s private medical records at the London Clinic where she had her surgery.
Her diagnosis is the second cancer shock to hit the royal family in as many months after King Charles revealed he was also undergoing treatment.
Buckingham Palace said in a statement that the King was “so proud” of Kate for “speaking as she did” and remains in the “closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law”.
Kate said the family now needs “time, space and privacy” while she completes her treatment.
Speaking in the video message recorded on Wednesday in Windsor, Kate said: “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous.
Gary Goldsmith DIDN’T know about niece Kate’s cancer when he went into CBB house
PRINCESS Kate's uncle Gary Goldsmith didn't know about his niece's cancer when he went into the Celebrity Big Brother house.
The former businessman, 58, was the first to be evicted from the ITV show which first aired early in March, after Kate was given the devastating news that post-op tests had detected cancer.
Gary regularly discussed Kate on the show but refused to give details – even brazenly saying: “If it’s announced, I’ll give you an opinion.”
Hours after Kate shared her devastating news in a video message, her uncle appeared in a glitzy magazine shoot spilling details Prince William, Kate and the King.
Gary took to X last night, saying that feature was “done over a week ago and went to print before I was aware of the sad news regarding my niece Kate”.
Gary wrote: “As many will have seen, I am featured in Saturday’s ‘Times Magazine’.
“This interview and shoot was done over a week ago and went to print before I was aware of the sad news regarding my niece Kate.
“My thoughts and prayers are with Kate and the wider family at this difficult time and deeply upset at the timing of this article.
“I hope this draws a line over the continued speculation and horrible conspiracies.
“Let’s give Kate, William & the children time and show some love back.”
“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.”
Kate, who was casually dressed in the video and sitting on a bench, added: “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.”
