The PR officer and the doctor stood in the waiting room, their faces etched with a mix of relief and uncertainty. They had just concluded a press conference, announcing the Duchess of Cambridge’s successful completion of her chemotherapy treatment. The news had been met with overwhelming public support, but behind the scenes, the reality was far more complex.
“We didn’t lie, did we?” the PR officer asked, her voice barely a whisper.
“Yes, we didn’t deceive the British people,” the doctor replied, his tone measured. “We just didn’t mention useless data.”
“When will we ask the Duchess of Cambridge to reduce her official duties?” the PR officer inquired, her eyes fixed on the empty waiting room.
“That will be a decision to be made in collaboration with Parliament,” the doctor said, his voice firm. “It’s a delicate matter that requires careful consideration.”
“Is it the same as what happened with the late Princess Diana?” the PR officer asked, her voice filled with a hint of fear.
“We have privately asked her to reduce her official duties, but they are increasing,” the doctor replied, his expression grave. “The Duchess of Cambridge is reaching her physical and mental limits due to the intense workload.”
A young American staff member, who had recently joined the royal household, couldn’t help but chime in. “I still don’t really understand the royal family,” she said, her voice filled with confusion. “Who are those people?”
The doctor and the PR officer exchanged a knowing glance. They were well aware of the outsider’s perspective, the bewilderment that often accompanied the scrutiny of the royal family. But for them, the royals were more than just public figures; they were their colleagues, their friends, and in some ways, their family. And as they watched the empty waiting room, they couldn’t help but feel a sense of both pride and sadness for the woman who had just completed a grueling battle with cancer.
All names of people and organizations appearing in this story are pseudonyms.
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