Reasons behind Catherine, Princess of Wales’ decision to make her cancer announcement video solo could range from sensitive and confidential health matters related to members of the royal family, such as privacy considerations. But it’s also worth remembering that as of my last update in January 2022 Catherine Duchess of Cambridge wasn’t Princess of Wales – instead, she is married to Prince William Duke of Cambridge – second in line for British throne succession – making her Duchess of Cambridge instead.

If there had been such an announcement, Catherine may have decided to appear solo for various reasons; these might include:

Catherine may have chosen to appear alone in the video for personal reasons or in order to remain focused on the issue at hand, her health.

Privacy and Dignity:

Navigating health concerns such as cancer is deeply personal; appearing alone in her announcement video could have helped protect both her privacy and dignity during a challenging period of her life.

Clarity of Message:

Catherine understood the value in appearing alone at events where her message needed to be clear and direct, so by speaking directly to the audience she ensured her message would reach its intended recipients with ease.

Respect Family Dynamics:

Due to the hierarchical structure of the royal family, consideration may have been given as to who should appear alongside Catherine in her video announcement. Appearing alone could have been chosen deliberately in order to avoid overshadowing its significance by adding family members into it.

Media Strategy:

Catherine’s decision to appear alone in the announcement video could have been part of an intentional media strategy designed to control narrative and influence public opinion of her situation.

Overall, Catherine would likely make her decision about appearing alone in an announcement video after considering various factors, including personal preference, privacy concerns and strategic communication objectives.