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“Cruel”: TV Host Slammed For Asking Why Kate Middleton Has “Aged So Much” After Cancer Battle
“Cruel”: TV Host Slammed For Asking Why Kate Middleton Has “Aged So Much” After Cancer Battle
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“Cruel”: TV Host Slammed For Asking Why Kate Middleton Has “Aged So Much” After Cancer Battle

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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.”

Highlights
  • 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.
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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.

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    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

    Image credits: Karwai Tang/Getty

    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.”

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    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

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    “Just because you have a personal experience doesn’t mean you can be disrespectful,” another user pointed out.

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    “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.


    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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    Leslie D
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

    Mason Kronol
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    G A
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, you're no prize yourself, biatch. At least she had a valid reason for looking a bit rough.

    Mike F
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    Eric Williams
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your're a self-serving azzhole. How many clicks did you get for it?

    Ella Lee
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    1 year ago

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    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm thinking it's 3 kids and cancer. Nobody has that much energy on tap.

    sbj
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    Ella Lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    This comment has been deleted.

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    Widdershins66
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was not an apology 🤦

    Mabelbabel
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    Alexandra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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?

    Ella Lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    This comment has been deleted.

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    Grenelda Thurber
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's 42 years old! Actually she looks great at 42. She isn't going to look 25 forever. Jeez...

    Mike F
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, she looks awesome 42 or 32. Three kids will age a person but she wears her age with dignity and grace.

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    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Ella Lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    This comment has been deleted.

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    Rtblast66
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    Leslie D
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

    Mason Kronol
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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...
    G A
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, you're no prize yourself, biatch. At least she had a valid reason for looking a bit rough.

    Mike F
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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...
    Eric Williams
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your're a self-serving azzhole. How many clicks did you get for it?

    Ella Lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    This comment has been deleted.

    Load More Replies...
    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm thinking it's 3 kids and cancer. Nobody has that much energy on tap.

    sbj
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    Ella Lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    Load More Replies...
    Widdershins66
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was not an apology 🤦

    Mabelbabel
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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...
    Alexandra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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?

    Ella Lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    Load More Replies...
    Grenelda Thurber
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's 42 years old! Actually she looks great at 42. She isn't going to look 25 forever. Jeez...

    Mike F
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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...
    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Ella Lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    Load More Replies...
    Rtblast66
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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