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Windsors’ cancer diagnosis: Kate’s body is political

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Princess Kate has cancer. She announced this to the public on Friday.
Rafael Raucheditor of the Bundeshaus

The Princess of Wales also deserves privacy. Yet the public has the right to know what is being said outside the walls of the royal palace. The king’s body is inherently political. Nothing works more biologically than succession to the throne. Only blood is decisive. Kate has already provided her most important service for the monarchy – feminist or not: by giving the heir to the throne three healthy children.

Before the Enlightenment, people believed that those in power reflected the cosmic order. Kings had to look perfect: they wanted to have a fair complexion, shiny golden hair and sparkling eyes – and thus embody heaven on earth.

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Today, nobles no longer have to be perfect. Kate’s revelation about cancer helps remove the taboo around cancer. She follows the example of her mother-in-law Diana, who died too young. By admitting that she suffers from bulimia, the Queen of Hearts broke a taboo.

Cancer research is still in its infancy. Kate’s illness can help raise public awareness, increase preparedness and motivate experts to advance basic research. Because cancer can affect anyone.

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