Following the announcement of the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis, there has been a significant increase in public engagement and support for cancer-related causes. A video created by Kate Middleton addressing her battle with cancer has garnered nearly 100 million views, indicating widespread interest and concern. Concurrently, visits to the Macmillan Cancer Support charity's website surged, with a notable increase in traffic. The charity experienced its highest number of website visits in four years, with close to 100,000 visits recorded between the release of Middleton's statement and the subsequent weekend. This represents a 10% increase compared to the same period last year. The surge in website visits reflects a heightened awareness and support for cancer care and research, spurred by the Princess's personal health news.
There was close to 100,000 visits to the Macmillan Cancer Support charity's website between the release of Kate's statement on Friday and Sunday evening - 10% higher than this time last year https://t.co/snFUEcjrLS
Cancer charity website sees surge in visitors after Kate Middleton diagnosis https://t.co/1BPAR4sLbl
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Cancer charity sees surge in website visits after Princess of Wales' diagnosis https://t.co/OahoNt8NjQ
Visits to a cancer support charity’s website have surged in the days following the news of the Princess of Wales’s cancer diagnosis ✍️: @StormLNewton https://t.co/bjEMZmQkgc
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