“Cruel”: TV Host Slammed For Asking Why Kate Middleton Has “Aged So Much” After Cancer Battle
TV presenter Narinder Kaur was slammed on social media for a “cruel” remark she made about Kate Middleton’s appearance.
Narinder, who appeared on Big Brother and Good Morning Britain, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to make a controversial comment about the Princess of Wales.
The British broadcaster reposted an article about Kate’s attendance at the Remembrance Sunday events, writing, “Genuine question – why has Kate aged so much? Isn’t she only 42? Is she a smoker? It’s the only explanation.”
- Narinder Kaur was criticized for questioning Kate Middleton's appearance at Remembrance Sunday events.
- The British TV host asked why the Princess of Wales has "aged so much" and if she's a "smoker."
- Narinder later apologized for her remarks, admitting they were insensitive.
British TV presenter Narinder Kaur is facing criticism after sharing a photo of Kate Middleton at the Remembrance Sunday events, asking why she has “aged so much”

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The mother of three announced in March that she had begun chemotherapy treatment, two months after being hospitalized for an undisclosed abdominal surgery.
In September, the 42-year-old shared a highly personal video with her family, revealing that she had completed her treatment. “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,” Kate said.
Noting that her comments had been met with severe criticism, Narinder explained herself in another post, which sparked even more backlash: “Ok. Seems people took this the wrong way. It was a genuine ask. My brother had chemo. He didn’t age. He died. Apologies if it was insensitive or just plain wrong. Hands up. I’m sorry.”
The Princess of Wales revealed last September that she had completed her chemotherapy treatment
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She later issued a video statement, apologizing again for her comments. “I put out a stupid tweet. That wasn’t my intention, my intention was not to be malicious or nasty or anything. I’m not like that, anybody who knows me.”
Narinder continued: “It was stupid to ask about the ageing. I’ve admitted that, I’ve put my hands up and apologized if it caused offence.”
But people still felt she had crossed the line with her remarks. “That was NOT a genuine ask. It was a disgusting swipe and you full well know it,” one user said.
“Genuine question – why has Kate aged so much? Isn’t she only 42? Is she a smoker? It’s the only explanation,” Narinder Kaur asked on X
Image credits: Narinder Kaur
Image credits: Narinder Kaur
“Just because you have a personal experience doesn’t mean you can be disrespectful,” another user pointed out.
“I love that a Princess just ended your nasty little career by aging and suffering with dignity, courage and grace. And I bet she doesn’t even know who you are,” a third commenter wrote.
“I’m a nurse and look after people with cancer, particularly women. I find what you said was not only deeply offensive but dam* right cruel,” said a separate user.
A statement regarding yesterday.
Listen very carefully.
Thank you 😊 🙏 pic.twitter.com/DUauknrAnx— Narinder Kaur (@narindertweets) November 11, 2024
In her most recent health update, posted on September 9, the Princess of Wales said she looked forward to “undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when [she] can.”
Last Sunday (November 10), Kate joined her husband, Prince William, at The Cenotaph to honor all British and Commonwealth service members who have died in conflicts worldwide since the First World War. The princess is also expected to host her annual carol concert at Westminster Abbey in December.
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That is the face of a survivor. Chemo is so hard on your body and skin. Kate is beautiful and think that skin that change is the mark of strength!
She looks amazing considering what she’s been through. Medically and personally. Cancer, 3 kids, marrying into a royal family and having idiots speculate on every aspect of your life. I have 2nd hand anxiety. I couldn’t handle it.
Load More Replies...Yeah, you're no prize yourself, biatch. At least she had a valid reason for looking a bit rough.
I was thinking when I looked at her, she looks like a north end of a southbound horse. I'm not trying to be mean, I'm just making an observation.
Load More Replies...I'm thinking it's 3 kids and cancer. Nobody has that much energy on tap.
She is a spiteful person and the only way to draw attention to herself is to make downright malicious comments about others who are famous/well known for a positive reason unlike herself
It wasn't. She went on to whine about how she was the victim here, because she'd been sent lots of horrible messages, and the only explanation for getting horrible messages was because everybody is racist and misogynistic. She was being hideously bullied online simply for asking a question. And then she retweeted a comment from someone who claimed that there was no proof Catherine ever had cancer in the first place. She's a disgusting individual.
Load More Replies...How the Princess of Wales looks... That's what you thought important to comment on? Not remembering the men and women who served in the armed forces and who lost their lives in battle? Not that someone who just completed chemo feels well enough to appear in public, knowing that all eyes will be on her?
She's 42 years old! Actually she looks great at 42. She isn't going to look 25 forever. Jeez...
Actually, she looks awesome 42 or 32. Three kids will age a person but she wears her age with dignity and grace.
Load More Replies...Smoking can be the only explanation? She knew full well that Kate has had cancer. It could - just could - have been a genuine enquiry until she ignored cancer and brought up smoking.
Really don't care about royals. They have the best of care etc. My dog survived transitional cell carcinoma for 2 years, passed away last month. I care much, much more about relatives and my pet than these royals. The sheer adulation and adoration of these people astounds me
That is the face of a survivor. Chemo is so hard on your body and skin. Kate is beautiful and think that skin that change is the mark of strength!
She looks amazing considering what she’s been through. Medically and personally. Cancer, 3 kids, marrying into a royal family and having idiots speculate on every aspect of your life. I have 2nd hand anxiety. I couldn’t handle it.
Load More Replies...Yeah, you're no prize yourself, biatch. At least she had a valid reason for looking a bit rough.
I was thinking when I looked at her, she looks like a north end of a southbound horse. I'm not trying to be mean, I'm just making an observation.
Load More Replies...I'm thinking it's 3 kids and cancer. Nobody has that much energy on tap.
She is a spiteful person and the only way to draw attention to herself is to make downright malicious comments about others who are famous/well known for a positive reason unlike herself
It wasn't. She went on to whine about how she was the victim here, because she'd been sent lots of horrible messages, and the only explanation for getting horrible messages was because everybody is racist and misogynistic. She was being hideously bullied online simply for asking a question. And then she retweeted a comment from someone who claimed that there was no proof Catherine ever had cancer in the first place. She's a disgusting individual.
Load More Replies...How the Princess of Wales looks... That's what you thought important to comment on? Not remembering the men and women who served in the armed forces and who lost their lives in battle? Not that someone who just completed chemo feels well enough to appear in public, knowing that all eyes will be on her?
She's 42 years old! Actually she looks great at 42. She isn't going to look 25 forever. Jeez...
Actually, she looks awesome 42 or 32. Three kids will age a person but she wears her age with dignity and grace.
Load More Replies...Smoking can be the only explanation? She knew full well that Kate has had cancer. It could - just could - have been a genuine enquiry until she ignored cancer and brought up smoking.
Really don't care about royals. They have the best of care etc. My dog survived transitional cell carcinoma for 2 years, passed away last month. I care much, much more about relatives and my pet than these royals. The sheer adulation and adoration of these people astounds me




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