Prince William Shares Emotional Update on Kate Middleton’s Recovery: ‘Our Family Couldn’t Cope Without Her’

Prince William invited Heart Breakfast hosts to the Isles of Scilly for the first live national radio broadcast to take place there

NEED TO KNOW

• During the interview, the Prince of Wales praised wife Kate Middleton and shared an emotional update on her recovery following her cancer journey

• The May 22 interview came as William opens a new wing at a hospital on the Isles of Scilly

Prince Williamgave a rare live interview on Friday, May 22, opening up about how proud he is of wifeKate Middleton'srecovery from cancer, and her recent trip to Italy for her early years project.

“She's an amazing mum, an amazing wife, and, literally, our family couldn’t cope with her, so, she's been absolutely stunning, brilliant," the Prince of Wales toldHeart Breakfasthosts Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden in the U.K. radio interview from the Isles of Scilly as he visited the remote island community to open a new hospital facility and highlight local projects backed by the Duchy of Cornwall.

And speaking about wife Kate's recovery and how she was able to make her first post-cancer overseas official visit — to Reggio Emilia — earlier this month, William, 43, said he was “so proud, very, very proud."

"She's been amazing. She's been through so much in the last couple of years, particularly. And yeah, she'd been looking forward to the Italian trip a lot. And so I'm really glad it went really well."

He added, “She wanted to go and do lots of research. She spends, God knows how much time now, looking through all the paperwork. She's a proper pro on early years. Most evenings I’m fighting to get past in the bedroom, what paperwork that she's got lined up, ready to read.  So, I'm so pleased it went well for her, and yeah, I think she came back buzzing.”

William went on to explain that the family will have to continue managing the workload of visits like that saying "away trips like that take a lot out of you ... so we have to balance that, make sure she's, she's okay and rested, but she's in good form.”

William also gave a glimpse into the chaos of getting the couple's three children,Prince George, 12,Princess Charlotte, 11, andPrince Louis, 8, ready for the morning drop off, saying they'd be listening during their preparations for school. Revealing that George boarded over night at his school, Lambrook, the previous evening, William said, “Charlotte, Louis, if you're listening, make sure you're on time, please. Make sure you're not fighting over who's listening to what this morning."

The Prince —who admitted “I'm definitely not a morning person” — further described the lively moments as they get the children out of the house, adding, “It depends, if there’s a guitar lesson, a music lesson, you've got to get guitar on the car. No, we're not taking the guitar, are we boarding are we not? Seeing friends? No, we're not. So there's all that going on in the morning.”

Then there are the snacks that they might have. Louis “will leave jam fingerprints throughout the car, which is really helpful.”

William, who was on the show to discuss the Duchy-backed hospital redevelopment and broader community projects taking shape across the islands of the coast of Cornwall, was speaking just after he had picked Raye's huge hit "WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!" to play on the show.

"Love bit of Raye. Where's my husband?" William said, also revealing it was one of Kate's favorites, too. "As my wife calls, keeps asking, 'Where IS my husband?' ”

That seemed the perfect cue for William to be asked about his journey to Istanbul, Turkey, where he watched his favorite soccer team Aston Villa win a European trophy for the first time in 44 years.

“I try and remind myself that I am a football fan and I'm just going there to enjoy myself, but then I see the following day and I realize, actually, a lot of people are watching you so stop doing that," he said of referring tothe images of him celebrating. "But I got really into the moment, and, you know, I've been following Aston Villa for most of my life, and so it was a huge moment for all Villa fans. and to celebrate Europa League final yes.”

The visit to the Scilly Isles highlighted William’s growing hands-on role overseeing the Duchy of Cornwall, the private estate he inherited fromKing Charlesupon becoming the Prince of Wales in 2022. During the broadcast, the future King discussed efforts to support housing, healthcare and sustainability projects across the Isles of Scilly, a remote archipelago off the southwestern coast of England that forms part of the Duchy estate.

He told hosts Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston that he was going to “go and visit the hospital later, which is fantastic. The islands had issues with trying to make sure they've got sustainable long term care here. A lot of time, people had to go to the island, the mainland, and the cost for them, it's a nightmare."

Saying he was "really looking forward to seeing how the hospital's expanded, and having maternity services here now, and more social care," he was also there to "support all the wonderful NHS staff who are down here doing a hell of a job, as you can imagine, with all the conditions they have to manage down here."

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William added, “And then I'm going to go and see some housing that we've opened for some essential workers, so it hasn't been built here for nearly 30 years now at the scale we're doing to support the teachers, the firefighters, the nurses, anyone in essential role. So exciting.”

Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holdenis the U.K.’s biggest commercial morning show, while Heart is the country’s largest commercial radio brand, reaching 12.5 million listeners each week.

The interview was scheduled after William personally invited Theakston and Holden to the island, according toHeart.

“Hi Jamie and Amanda, I’m heading down to the Isles of Scilly, off the coast of Cornwall, on Friday, to see some of the terrific work going on there to support the local community,” William said.

He continued, “I’m also opening the new wing of the hospital in St Mary’s, which will be a fantastic moment. Amanda, I know how fond you are of Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly, so, it would be really lovely, if you could both come along."

He ended his message with well wishes, saying, "Have a great morning, guys, and I very much look forward to seeing you on Friday. Bye!”

Richard Steel, managing editor ofHeart, said in response to William, “We’re incredibly proud to be delivering the first ever national radio broadcast live from the Isles of Scilly.”

“It’s also a real moment for Heart to welcome The Prince of Wales on air for the first time, and we’re thrilled to bring this special broadcast to our listeners as Prince William marks the opening of the new facility at the Isles of Scilly Hospital,” Steel added.

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The interview also comes after reports that William is planning tosell around 20% of the estateover the next decade to help fund new projects in housing, plus environmental and renewable energy.

The sale could raise an estimated $670 million, according to U.K. outletThe Times.

William took control of the Duchy — the estate created in 1337 to provide income for the heir to the throne — after King Charles became monarch in 2022.

On Thursday, May 21, William shared a photo toInstagramof himself touring a new Duchy of Cornwall housing development, which will feature housing designed to address homelessness.

The project — a collaboration between the Cornish charity St. Petrocs, the Royal Foundation’s Homewards program which he spearheaded and the Duke of Cornwall’s Charitable Foundation — will create 24 low carbon, high quality homes for local people.

"Three years ago, we set out to take a different approach, to think more carefully about how the Duchy could use its land to create opportunity and support people over the long term, including launching a project here in Cornwall to help tackle homelessness with the right support around it," he wrote on Instagram.

William continued, "It’s fantastic to come back at Nansledan and to see that beginning to take shape, and to meet some of the people now calling it home. There’s still more to do, but it’s encouraging to see what’s already possible when you bring together the right people, ideas and ambition."

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UAE's Gargash sees '50-50' odds of US-Iran deal, warns against renewed fighting

By Maha El Dahan and Jana Choukeir

DUBAI, May 22 (Reuters) - There is a "50-50 chance" of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, the United Arab Emirates' presidential advisor ‌said on Friday, but stressed that any political settlement must address the root ‌causes of instability in the region to avoid future conflict.

Pakistan has been mediating a U.S.-Iran ceasefire to end ​the war that has shaken the global economy and disrupted trade through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for around a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.

"It is a 50-50 chance that we will reach an agreement. My worry is that the ‌Iranians have always over-negotiated," Anwar ⁠Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, said at the Globsec conference in Prague.

"This is not something new. They have missed many opportunities ⁠over the years because of a tendency to overestimate their cards. I hope they don’t do that this time," Gargash said.

He also said that the region needs a political solution and a ​second ​round of military confrontation would further complicate matters.

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However, ​Gargash stressed that negotiations aimed solely ‌at reaching a ceasefire risked laying the groundwork for future conflict if they failed to resolve underlying issues.

That "is not what we are seeking," he added.

Iran has repeatedly targeted the UAE during the conflict, including strikes on civilian infrastructure and areas near U.S. military facilities hosted by the Gulf state. Emirati officials said Iranian drone and missile attacks hit desalination ‌plants, energy facilities and areas around Dubai and Abu ​Dhabi.

Gargash warned that any control over the Strait ​of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent ​by politicising the strategic waterway and placing it under Iranian leverage.

Changes ‌to the status quo in the strait ​would have serious global ​repercussions, including for Europe, he said, urging European countries to view the issue as directly linked to their energy security and trade interests.

He said the Strait of ​Hormuz must return to ‌its pre-war status as an international waterway guaranteeing the free flow of energy, ​trade and maritime traffic, as it had for decades.

(Reporting by Maha El Dahan ​and Jana Choukeir; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

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U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation

Missionary leader shares update on American doctor who contracted Ebola in Congo 03:24

An American doctor who wasinfected with Ebolawhile working with a medical missionary organization in Africasaid in a statementthat he is feeling "cautiously optimistic" as he fights the deadly virus.

Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in the Democratic Republic of Congo when he was infected with the virus, the group said. He was evacuated to a hospital in Berlin, Germany, to receive care, the group said Tuesday.

"Before I was evacuated I was feeling really concerned I wasn't going to make it. And now I'm cautiously optimistic," Stafford said in a statement shared by Serge.

Stafford's wife, Dr. Rebekah Stafford, who also works with Serge, and their four children were also evacuated to Germany, Serge said. They are asymptomatic and are being isolated and monitored, the group said Thursday.

TheBundibugyo ebolavirusoutbreak in Congo, which has spread to neighboring Uganda, is likely larger than what has officially been reported, health officials have warned. There are so far nearly 600 suspected cases, including 139 suspected deaths, the World Health Organization said.

Stafford was exposed to the virus while doing a surgery at Nyankunde Hospital in Bunia, a city in eastern Congo, Serge said in an earlier statement. He has worked at the hospital since 2023, according to the group. Ebolaviruses are transmitted from person to person through bodily fluids such as vomit, blood or semen, andmedical personnelcan be at high risk if exposed to sick patients.

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This is only the third known outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain. There is no known vaccine or treatment for it, health officials have said. The first symptoms are typically fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache and a sore throat. Symptoms then can progress to vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, organ dysfunction and less frequently, internal or external bleeding. The fatality rate of the Bundibugyo strain is about 30 to 50%, according tothe WHO.

Dr. Scott Myhre, the Serge director for East and Central Africa, described Stafford as "critically ill but not acutely deteriorating." Myhre said Stafford reported feeling better Thursday than the day before, and said that the infected doctor had been able to eat small amounts of food as he experiences Ebola symptoms including vomiting, rash and diarrhea.

While there is no treatment for this type of ebolavirus, patients can receive supportive care including rehydration and specific symptom treatment. Stafford's medical labs are "trending slightly in the right direction," and he has received intravenous treatments "designed to improve Ebola outcomes," Myhre said.

Hospital staff briefly allowed Stafford to see his wife and children through a hospital window, Serge said.

Matt Allison, Serge's executive director,told CBS News on Tuesdaythat Stafford is "doing well, all things considered."

"He's sick. He's sad to be away from his family, but he's getting the best care available to him," Allison said.

A third Serge doctor, Dr. Patrick LaRochelle, was also potentially exposed while working in a DRC hospital. He is in quarantine at Bulovka Hospital in Prague, according to Serge. He remains asymptomatic so far, the organization said.

TheState Department announced Thursdaythat any U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents returning from the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan who had been in those countries within three weeks of entering the U.S. had to fly into Washington-Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The same restrictionsapply to any non-citizens, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

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Baylen Dupree Says She 'Almost Puked' Before Marrying Colin Dooley

Baylen Dupree wed Colin Dooley on May 9 in Warrenton, Va.

NEED TO KNOW

• The Baylen Out Loud star admitted in a new interview that she "almost puked" before walking down the aisle because she was "really nervous"

• She noted that focusing on Dooley helped alleviate her nerves

Baylen Dupreesays her wedding was nerve-racking.

PEOPLE exclusively announced that theBaylen Out Loudstar, 23,marriedreal estate agentColin Dooley, 26, on Saturday, May 9, in Warrenton, Va. During an interview withExtraTVpublished on Tuesday, May 19, Dupree admitted that her "magical day" came with a lot of nerves.

“I almost puked before I walked down the aisle, so I was really nervous,” she said. "So, the only thing I was focused on was looking at [Colin]… what I was told was to always look at him, and not look at anybody else. So I'm just focused on him, and I wasn't really thinking anything. I was just ready to be married."

Although it was initially a struggle to focus, Dupree explained that locking her eyes on her now-husband helped to not let her nerves get the better of her.

"I was really, really nervous to do our vows in front of people. I was really nervous," she told the outlet. "Like, at the rehearsal dinner, I went to my wedding planner afterward. I was like, ‘This is awkward.' Like, 'What do I look at when I walk down the aisle?’ I'm looking at my groomsmen, I'm looking at my bridesmaids, I'm looking at my dad, I'm looking at my dog. I'm like, 'Who do I look at?' And they're like, ‘Just look at the one person you're marrying.’ And I'm like, ‘Okay, that makes more sense.’ "

She continued, "So, I was definitely more nervous during the rehearsal dinner than I was for the actual ceremony."

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An instrumental version of "Oceans" played during Dupree's walk down the aisle. She was escorted by both of her parents.

The content creator, who documentsher experience living with Tourette syndrome, told PEOPLE at the time of her wedding that exchanging vows with Dooley symbolized a promise to "[show] up for one another, no matter what, every day."

"To us, marriage means choosing each other every single day," Dooley told PEOPLE. "It’s about being best friends and teammates and going through every season of life together."

"We are excited to grow together through eternity," Dupree added.

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Radio Station Accidentally Announces Death of King Charles Due to 'Computer Error'

A radio station that accidentally announced the death ofKing Charleshas apologized for "any distress caused."

Radio Caroline in Essex, England, said the mistake happened due to a "computer error" at its main studio on Tuesday, May 19, which led to the incorrect statement being made.

“Due to a computer error at our main studio, the death of a monarch procedure, which all UK stations hold in readiness while hoping not to require, was accidentally activated on Tuesday afternoon (May 19), mistakenly announcing that HM the King had passed away,” station manager Peter Moore said onsocial media.

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He added: "Radio Caroline then fell silent as would be required, which alerted us to restore programming and issue an on-air apology. Caroline has been pleased to broadcast Her Majesty the Queen's, and now the King's, Christmas message and we hope to do so for many years to come.”

"We apologise to HM the King and to our listeners for any distress caused,” Moore said.

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Who won 'Survivor'? This multi-season player won $2M

"Survivor" host Jeff Probst accidentally revealed who won a final four fire challenge on live TV and then, moments later read the jury votes to crown the winner of season 50.

Aubry Bracco won the $2 million and a brand new car as the season 50 winner. The votes were counted in front of a live audience and the entire cast.

Before the big reveal was an unexpected one. Jonathon Young and Rizo Velovic were preparing for a fire challenge to determine which would go to the jury or the final three when the show went to the CBS studio for a live interview.

There, Probst spoke with Velovic about losing the challenge — before it took place on the previously recorded final episode. After realizing the error, Probst joked about it with the audience.

Then the final three of Bracco, Young and Joe Hunter then made their pitches to the jury and answered questions. Finally, the jury voted and the votes, by fan choice, were whisked away to be read back in the U.S.

Bracco got eight votes, Young placed second with three and Hunter placed third, receiving no votes.

The three-hour finale began with five players: Tiffany Ervin, Velovic, Hunter, Young and Bracco. There were two immunity challenges, a fire making challenge and two eliminations until it came down to the final three. In between finale scenes, host Jeff Probst spoke before a live audience broadcast from California and chatted with former season 50 players.

In the first immunity challenge, the castaways had to retrieve a machete to release a ram then collect three keys to solve back-to-back puzzles. Young won the challenge, which eventually led to Ervin's torch being snuffed.

In the second immunity challenge, fans voted to bring back the iconic ball-catching game. The castaways had to gradually release balls onto a large, circular metal track then catch them with one hand — five balls later, Bracco won the challenge, her first win of the season.

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Bracco was announced as the season 50 winner, and is planned to receive her $2 million check on a CBS Mornings live broadcast on May 21.

Before the finale ended, Probst rolled a clip of season 51 showing new faces and absolutely no rules, calling it the "open era." The new season will air in the fall 2026.

Here's a breakdown of the "Survivor" season 50 finale:

Who won 'Survivor' season 50?

Aubry Bracco became the sole survivor of season 50 winning the $2 million prize and a brand new Toyota car.

Who won the 'Fan Favorite' vote on 'Survivor' season 50?

Cirie Fields won the $100,000 fan favorite prize. The prize was donated by longtime fan andAustralian singer-songwriter Sia, who has personally donated money to her favorite players over the past 20 seasons of "Survivor."

How were Ervin and Velovic voted out in 'Survivor' season 50?

After Young won the first immunity challenge, Ervin knew she was a major target. Ervin attempted to persuade Hunter and Young to vote for Bracco instead, arguing she was more likely to earn votes from the jury, therefore she was a larger threat. Ervin received the majority votes at tribal council and became the 10th jury member.

After Bracco won the ball-catching immunity challenge she sent Velovic and Young to the to the fire-making challenge. The pair had to build a fire strong enough to burn through a rope tied above. Young won, making Velovic the 11th jury member. Velovic was sent home the same way in season 49.

Some 'Survivor' season 50 finale highlights

• Probst awarded Cirie Fields the spirit of "Survivor" award.

• Probst awarded Rick Devens the large coin he flipped as part of the billionaire YouTuber "MrBeast super beware advantage."

• Mike White made an appearance via a video call while filming season 4 of "White Lotus" in France. White revealed that Charlie Davis and Kamilla Karthigesu will make appearances in the new season.

• Ervin said she would come back to play "Survivor" if she was invited again.

• Velovic held onto his "Billie Eilish boomerang Idol" for nearly the entire season and finally played it in the finale.

• Ozzy Lusth was gifted a T-shirt that said, "Ozzy we love you, please play the idol."

• During the live broadcast, Probst accidentally spoiled Velovic as the loser from the fire-making challenge, though he played it off as another season 50 twist.

• The final three players, Hunter, Young and Bracco shared breakfast with their loved ones before facing the jury.

• Bracco was announced as the season 50 winner in front of a live audience which was a fan decision.

Sneak peek clip of 'Survivor' season 51 the 'open era'

How were players voted off throughout 'Survivor' season 50?

• Jenna Lewis-Dougherty was voted off in episode 1 (season 1, 8th place; season eight, third place).

• Kyle Fraser was medically evacuated in episode 1 due to a ruptured Achilles tendon (season 48, winner).

• Savannah Louie was voted off in episode 2 (season 49, winner).

• Q Burdette was voted off in episode 3 (season 46, sixth place).

• Mike White was voted off in episode 4 (season 37, second place).

• Angelina Keeley was voted off in episode 5 (season 37, third place).

• Charlie Davis was voted off in episode 5 (season 46, second place).

• Kamilla Karthigesu was voted off in episode 6 (season 48, fourth place).

• Colby Donaldson was voted off in episode 6 (season two, second place; season eight, 12th place; season 20, fifth place).

• Genevieve Mushaluk was voted off in episode 6 (season 47, fifth place).

• Dee Valladares was voted off in episode 7 (season 45, winner).

• Chrissy Hofbeck was voted off in episode 8 (season 35, second place).

• Benjamin "Coach" Wade was voted off in episode 8 (season 18, fifth place; season 20, 12th place; season 23, second place).

• Christian Hubicki was voted off in episode 9 (season 37, seventh place).

• Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick was voted off in episode 10 (season 10, seventh place; season 11, second place; season 20, 19th place).

• Ozzy Lusth was voted off in episode 11 (season 13, second place; season 16, ninth place; season 23, fourth place; season 34, 12th place).

• Emily Flippen was voted off in episode 11 (season 45, seventh place).

• Cirie Fields was voted off in episode 12 (season 12, fourth place; season 16, third place; season 20, 17th place; and season 34, sixth place).

• Rick Devens was voted off in episode 12 (season 38, fourth place).

• Tiffany Ervin was voted off in the finale (season 46, eighth place).

• Rizo Velovic was voted off in the finale (season 49, fourth place).

The final three:

• Joe Hunter placed third (season 47, fourth place).

• Jonathan Young placed second (season 42, fourth place).

• Aubry Bracco placed first (season 32, second place; season 34, fifth place; season 38, 16th place).

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Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak's epicentre

By Ange Kasongo

KINSHASA, May 21 (Reuters) - A case of Ebola has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province - hundreds of kilometres from ‌the outbreak's epicentre - the rebel alliance that controls the area said on ‌Thursday.

The case in a rural area near the provincial capital of Bukavu marks an expansion of an outbreak ​that experts believe circulated for around two months in Ituri province, several hundred kilometres to the north, before being detected last week.

The Alliance Fleuve Congo, which includes the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who seized swathes of eastern DRC last year, said in a statement that the 28-year-old ‌patient had died and been ⁠buried safely.

It said the person had come from the northern city of Kisangani, in Tshopo province, but it did not provide details ⁠about their recent movements.

The World Health Organization at the weekend declared the outbreak of the virus' Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine, a public health emergency of international concern.

The ​outbreak has ​been linked to 139 deaths and there were ​600 suspected cases in eastern DRC's ‌Ituri and North Kivu provinces as of Wednesday, according to the WHO. Two cases have also been confirmed in neighboring Uganda.

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South Kivu health spokesperson Claude Bahizire told Reuters earlier on Thursday that two suspected cases, including the patient who died, had been detected in the province. The other patient was in ‌isolation awaiting test results, he said.

Last week, an ​Ebola case was confirmed in M23-held Goma, the capital ​of neighbouring North Kivu province.

M23 said ​earlier this week that it was committed to working with international partners ‌to contain the outbreak.

The response has been ​complicated by the virus' ​presence in densely populated urban areas and widespread armed violence in eastern DRC.

A 2018-2020 outbreak in the region of the Zaire strain of Ebola was the ​second-deadliest on record, killing nearly ‌2,300 people.

This time, first responders say they lack basic supplies, which some ​have attributed to foreign aid cuts by major international donors.

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