Did the BBC report inappropriately about Princess Kate’s illness? After several complaints, the British broadcaster defended itself against the allegations.
The BBC has defended its extensive coverage of Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis. After receiving more than 100 complaints about “exaggerated and insensitive” reporting, the British broadcaster said in a statement that it had clarified the condition of Prince William’s wife but did not speculate on details.
On March 22, Princess Kate announced in an Instagram video that she was undergoing cancer treatment. The mother of three explained that cancer was discovered in her body following her abdominal surgery in January. She is now in the “initial stage” of preventive chemotherapy.
Kate’s cancer diagnosis: ‘No details not made public’
The BBC defended its reporting in a statement, saying: “We broadcast in full the Princess of Wales’ very personal video message in which she spoke directly to the public about her cancer diagnosis. Our reporting reflected the importance of this story and the “We reflected great support for the Princess from around the world. We explained to our audience what was known about Catherine’s condition, but did not speculate on details that have not been made public.” It continued: “Our reporting made it clear that this is a difficult time for the Princess and the rest of the Royal Family.” They always made sure to approach the reporting “with sensitivity”.
The numerous speculations about Kate’s health that existed before Kate’s announcement were also reported. However, the princess’ request for privacy was also reported and explained that she had a right to privacy. The BBC also said: “While we have a responsibility to report on stories that are of interest to our audiences, we recognize that not everyone would have agreed with our approach.”
Source: Stern
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