’Very ashamed’: More celebrities apologise over ‘ghastly’ Kate Middleton jibes after cancer shock
Celebrities both in the UK and US are lining up to apologise for peddling “ghastly” Princess Kate conspiracy theories.
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Stars both in the UK and US are lining up to apologise for peddling “ghastly” Princess Kate conspiracy theories after her shock cancer diagnosis.
The Princess of Wales, 42, revealed she was undergoing preventive chemotherapy yesterday 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.
Reality TV star and former Atomic Kitten singer 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.”
British left-wing activist and journalist Owen Jones 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.
Yesterday, as Kate’s cancer news swept the globe, American actress Blake Lively also issued an apology after she mocked Kate’s edited Mother’s Day photo.
“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”.
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 also 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!”
This article originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission
Originally published as ’Very ashamed’: More celebrities apologise over ‘ghastly’ Kate Middleton jibes after cancer shock
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