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The BBC is reacting to some viewer and listener complaints that its coverage of Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis was "excessive and insensitive." The BBC released a statement saying that its approach to covering Middleton's diagnosis "...reflected the significance of this story and the outpouring of support for the princess from around the globe."
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00:00The BBC is reacting to some viewer and listener complaints that its coverage of Kate Middleton's
00:04cancer diagnosis was excessive and insensitive. The BBC released a statement Friday saying that
00:10its approach to covering Middleton's diagnosis reflected the significance of this story and
00:14the outpouring of support for the princess from around the globe. The statement added,
00:18as part of our analysis, we examined the intense speculation there had been in the
00:22preceding weeks about the princess's health. We also reported on Catherine's request for privacy
00:26and detailed the statement from Kensington Palace regarding the princess having the right to
00:30privacy in relation to her medical issues. The Princess of Wales recently shared her diagnosis
00:34on social media following weeks of speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding her and her
00:39health. It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I've had a
00:44fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I'm so grateful. According to the
00:50BBC, our reporting made clear that this is a difficult time for the princess and the rest of
00:54the royal family. Their statement concluded by saying,
00:57we have been mindful at all times to approach our coverage with sensitivity.
01:00For more on this story and the latest news, go to THR.com. This is the Hollywood Reporter News.
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