Princess Kate has been torn apart over the style of her major announcement this week by royal insiders.
The Princess of Wales released an emotional and intimate video featuring Prince William, her children and her parents showing a glimpse of her family life away from the spotlight.
Kate and William can be seen playing with their children in the woods, on the beach and in the sea, as the princess provides an update on her cancer battle.
During the three-minute video, Kate read out a statement revealing she had completed her preventative chemotherapy treatment.
Princess Kate has been torn apart over the style of her major announcement this week by royal insiders.
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However, a royal source has claimed that some scenes in the video were "unregal"
The source said: "There’s no coincidence that the Middletons appear in it and not the King and Queen.
"I can assure you that Charles and Camilla will not be filmed kissing each other on a beach [as William and Catherine were] until hell freezes over. It’s distinctly unregal."
GB News understands King Charles and Queen Camilla think the announcement is "wonderful news" and will continue to offer love, thoughts and support to the Princess of Wales during her path to full recovery.
The Princess of Wales released an emotional and intimate video featuring Prince William, her children and her parents showing a glimpse of her family life away from the spotlight.
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However, another insider issued a scathing assessment of Princess Kate's video.
They added that the video was similar to content Meghan Markle would have produced.
They said: "All that lying round, hugging and kissing – they’re not soppy teenagers.
"It felt manipulative. It’s the sort of thing that Meghan would make.
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Kate also outlined that her priority is to "stay cancer free" as she continues her recovery.
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"All the time, effort and expense put into making the video could have been much better spent elsewhere.
"Why not visit other women being treated for cancer? That’s what Diana would have done."
During the video message, the Princess of Wales confirmed that she will return to work soon and is planning to undertake several engagements between now and the end of the year.
Kate also outlined that her priority is to "stay cancer free" as she continues her recovery.