Kate Middleton’s incredibly kind gesture to children’s cancer charity revealed – years before her own diagnosis
LESS than two weeks after Kate Middleton shared a major health update, it has been revealed that years ago, she made a very kind gesture to a children’s cancer charity.
The Princess of Wales is renowned for her long, glossy, brunette hair, and is thought to have donated seven inches of it to a children's charity in 2017.
It is believed that the kind mum-of-three thought of the idea while her hairdresser, Joey Wheeler, was cutting her hair at Kensington Palace.
A royal source told Sunday Express: "Joey persuaded her it was time to take off some of her hair, he said it was just getting too long.
“While Joey was snipping away the idea came to her of doing some good with it rather than throwing it away."
The source added: "She mentioned it to Joey, who thought it was a brilliant idea."
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Kate's hair was then donated to Little Princess Trust - a charity that makes wigs for children who have lost their own hair through illness including cancer.
But the 42-year-old's locks were not sent under her name or title, with the source saying: "It was sent using someone else's name, so that the trust didn’t know it was from a royal source – they just thought it was from a female donor in the Kensington area."
She mentioned it to Joey, who thought it was a brilliant idea
Royal source
Upon hearing the news that the donation was in fact from the Princess, the Little Princess Trust said that it was a "great surprise".
Helen Creese, a spokeswoman for the charity, explained: "It's a complete surprise.
“Obviously we're all absolutely delighted that she donated her hair, and we're very grateful as well, just as we're grateful to everyone who chooses to support the charity in this way, and so many people do.
“We're assuming that she might have sent the donation anonymously."
Helen revealed that the charity often receives anonymous donations, as she continued: "It's such a selfless act anyway to donate your hair to help a sick child or young adult."
The news of Kate’s hair donation comes less than a fortnight after her announcement that she is undergoing cancer treatment.
We're all absolutely delighted that she donated her hair, and we're very grateful
Helen Creese
Kate has remained absent from any official duties following abdominal surgery in January.
Timeline of Kate’s health battle & recovery
JANUARY 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery
JAN 17: Kensington Palace announce the princess underwent surgery
JAN 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside
JAN 23: The princess’ hospital stay passes one week
JAN 29: Kate leaves hospital
FEBRUARY 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to 'personal matter', sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate's health
MARCH 4: Princess pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate
MARCH 10: Royal posts a sweet snap of her and the kids for Mother’s Day - then fans started spotting flaws, and massive agencies put out ‘kill notice’ on photo
MARCH 11: Kate admits she edited photo, and is snapped in car with William
MARCH 16: Royal fans spot the princess at farm shop near Windsor
MARCH 17: Onlookers see Kate watching her youngsters playing sport
MARCH 18: The Sun exclusively published video of Kate and Wills from two days prior
Kate said in a video message she initially showed no signs of cancer but post-op tests showed the disease had been “present”.
The Princess said the family now needs “time, space and privacy” while she completes her treatment.
In the video message, she said: “My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able but for now I must focus on making a full recovery.
How other royals have also been rocked by health battles this year
THE past few months have seen members of the royal family struck down by various health battles. Here is a rundown:
JANUARY 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery.JAN 17: It is announced that the King is to have treatment for a benign enlarged prostate.JAN 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside.JAN 19: The King flies back from Scotland with the Queen.
JAN 21: It is announced Sarah, Duchess of York, has malignant melanoma, a skin cancer.
JAN 23: Kate’s hospital stay passes one week. JAN 26: The King is admitted to the London Clinic for treatment.
JAN 29: The King is discharged from hospital. Kate leaves the same day.
JAN 31: Queen Camilla announces that the King is “getting on, doing his best”.
FEBRUARY 5: Buckingham Palace announces the King has cancer, but not of the prostate, and will not carry out public-facing duties.FEB 18: The King appears in good spirits as he attends a Sunday church service in the grounds of Sandringham.FEB 23: The King filmed crying and chuckling while opening some of the 7,000 cards from well-wishers.
FEB 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to 'personal matter', sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate's health.
MARCH 4: Kate Middleton pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate.
“At this time I am also thinking of all those lives affected by cancer. For everyone facing this disease in whatever form please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone.”
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The Princess spoke about the "huge shock" after tests identified cancer following the surgery and the "incredibly tough couple of months" her family have experienced.
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