Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, tells PEOPLE about her admiration for how Kate Middleton and King Charles have spoken publicly about undergoing cancer treatment.
"They are an example to all families going through their own journeys of health," the Duchess of York tells PEOPLEJanine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the world's most famous families. Like Queen Elizabeth, she loves horses and a great tiara moment. Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, at the launch of the Youth Impact Council at New York Climate Week 2024; Kate Middleton at the Shaping Us National Symposium in London on Nov.
"That was very brave too, very courageous, and spoke openly, which was very important to help people and give hope," the Duchess, 64, tells PEOPLE.with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, following post-operative analysis of a mole removed during reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy. A source told PEOPLE in March that the Duchess of York was"" to learn that her skin cancer had not spread.
"There are young people at work who aren’t being listened to enough by people who can make change for them. And so I think we need to amplify their voices and execute their wishes," the Duchess tells PEOPLE about her new role with YIC. "They have the solutions — if only grown-ups would ask them, ask Gen Z, for the solutions they have in these youth leadership positions."'
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