Kate Middleton Issues Statement Amid Growing Medical Concerns, Cancer Return Rumors

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Kate Middleto appea s to be doi g just fi e.

This past Wed esday, the P i cess of Wales sudde ly ca celed a scheduled appea a ce at the seco d day of the Royal Ascot tho oughb ed aces.

Co side i g the mothe of th ee o ly ece tly completed he t eatme t fo ca ce ? A d that the Royal Family was athe quiet a d c yptic about this ill ess back whe Middleto was fi st diag osed?

Ple ty of speculatio has bee maki g the social media ou ds eve si ce this u expected ca cellatio .

P i cess Cha lotte of Wales a d Cathe i e, P i cess of Wales a ive o a Ascot La dau ca iage du i g T oopi g The Colou 2025 o Ju e 14, 2025 i Lo do , E gla d. (Photo by Ch is Jackso /Getty Images)

O F iday, while complete st a ge s we e wo de i g if pe haps Middleto ’s ca ce had etu ed o is she was still suffe i g f om the impact of the disease, Middleto eleased a lovely stateme t about Child e ’s Hospice Week two days afte he missed appea a ce at the afo eme tio ed ho se ace.

“No pa e t expects to hea that thei child has a se ious health co ditio that could sho te thei life,” the message ead.

“Sadly, this is the eality faced by thousa ds of families ac oss the cou t y, leavi g them hea tb oke , fea ful of the futu e a d ofte despe ately isolated.

“Bei g able to access the suppo t of o e of the U.K.’s 54 child e ’s hospices mea s they do ’t have to face that futu e alo e.”

Kate Middleto atte ds the O de of the Ga te se vice at St Geo ge’s Chapel, Wi dso Castle o Ju e 16, 2025 i Wi dso , E gla d. (Photo by Yui Mok – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Co ti ued Kate:

“As Pat o of East A glia’s Child e ’s Hospices a d Tŷ Hafa Child e ’s Hospice i South Wales, I have the imme se p ivilege of seei g fo myself the ext ao di a y wo k of ou child e ’s hospices.

“Lifti g spi its th ough laughte , fu a d play, as well as liste i g, holdi g, ca i g a d sha i g, they suppo t child e a d families th ough life, death a d beyo d.”

As you ca see, Middleto did ot add ess a y alleged health co ce s.

It seems ve y possible she just eeded a few hou s of est this week.

Kate Middleto du i g the 2025 I ish Gua ds’ St. Pat ick’s Day Pa ade at Welli gto Ba acks o Ma ch 17, 2025 i Lo do , E gla d. (Photo by Ch is Jackso /Getty Images)

Child e ’s Hospice Week is the U ited Ki gdom’s a ual awa e ess week fo child e ’s hospices a d palliative ca e se vices. It goes f om Ju e 16 th ough Ju e 22, coi cidi g with the Royal Ascot festivities.

“This Child e ’s Hospice Week, I hope you will joi me i celeb ati g the life cha gi g wo k they do a d tha ki g them fo the vital ca e they p ovide to child e a d families expe ie ci g the most challe gi g times,” Middleto ’s stateme t co cluded.

As cited above, the P i cess was supposed to atte d the Royal Ascot with P i ce William o Ju e 18.

Howeve , it was evealed at the ve y last mi ute that she would ot be appea i g afte all.

He mothe , Ca ole Middleto , ultimately e ded up goi g to the ho se aci g eve t with he daughte -i -law, Alizee Theve et, who is ma ied to Kate’s b othe , James Middleto .

Kate Middleto  o  Novembe  10, 2024.Cathe i e, P i cess of Wales looks o f om a balco y du i g the a ual Se vice Of Rememb a ce at The Ce otaph o Novembe 10, 2024. (Photo C edit: Toby Melville – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

I side s p eviously told The Daily Best that the u expected a ou ceme t left staff behi d the famous palace walls VERY wo ied as they t ied to figu e out what was goi g o .

“O e mi ute she was goi g, a d the ext she was ’t. This is o e of the biggest days of the yea i the oyal cale da ; you do ’t just miss Ascot o a whim, so the e was a eal se se of pa ic,” claimed a a o ymous fo me cou tie who etai s good co ectio s with se vi g staff whe speaki g to this publicatio .

“The chaotic atu e of the a ou ceme t was ee ily emi isce t of the da k days of last yea . People we e bewilde ed a d wo ied.”

The New Yo k Times, fo its pa t, quoted a palace official a couple days who said that Middleto was “disappoi ted” to miss the aces.

The sou ce did ot delve i to specifics, although he o she did imply that the Royal Beauty skipped the eve t out of a abu da ce of cautio , oti g that she’s still wo ki g to fi d the “ ight bala ce” i te ms of he public e gageme t schedule.

Kate Middleto Issues Stateme t Amid G owi g Medical Co ce s, Ca ce Retu Rumo s was o igi ally published o The Hollywood Gossip.

Billy Bob Thornton Divorced: His History of Marriage, Explained

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Billy Bob Tho to has bee ma ied a d divo ced ma y times.

Yes, eve by Hollywood sta da ds.

Some of these e ta gleme ts lasted lo ge tha othe s. A d some e ded mo e bitte ly tha othe s.

He e’s a ecap of Tho to ’s ma ital histo y, famous a d fo gotte . Plus, whe e thi gs sta d today.

Billy Bob Tho to a ives at the Paley Ce te Fo Media P ese ts: “Fa go” at Paley Ce te Fo Media o Ap il 11, 2014. (Photo C edit: Dave Koti sky/Getty Images)

Billy Bob Tho to ’s fi st ma iage was to Melissa Lee Gatli

I 1978, Billy Bob Tho to ma ied Melissa Lee Gatli .

The sho t-lived ma iage e ded i 1980, with Gatli accusi g Tho to of adulte y i he divo ce petitio .

Howeve , i 1979, the couple welcomed thei daughte , Ama da B umfield. She is most famous fo se vi g 9 yea s i p iso befo e bei g f eed by The I oce ce P oject.

Billy Bob Tho  to  i  Septembe  of 2016.Acto /si ge Billy Bob Tho to of Billy Bob Tho to & The Boxmaste s pe fo ms at the Ca e y Casi o & Hotel o Septembe 17, 2016. (Photo C edit: Etha Mille /Getty Images)

His ma iage to To i Law e ce lasted fo o ly about a yea , eally

I 1986, Tho to ma ied To i Law e ce.

It was ot a happily eve afte .

The followi g yea , they sepa ated. Tho to a d Law e ce divo ced i 1988.

Billy Bob Tho  to  o  Septembe  29, 2016.Acto Billy Bob Tho to a ives at the p emie e sc ee i g of Amazo ’s “Goliath” at The Lo do o Septembe 29, 2016. (Photo C edit: Kevi Wi te /Getty Images)

Billy Bob Tho to ma ied a d divo ced Cy da Williams

I 1990, Billy Bob Tho to ma ied Cy da Williams, a act ess.

She was pa t of the cast of the 1992 film, O e False Move. That film was his w iti g debut.

Speaki g of 1992, that was also the yea i which thei ma iage came to a e d.

He had two child e with Piet a Daw Che iak

I 1993, Tho to a d Piet a Daw Che iak ma ied.

He a d the Playboy model had two so s, William La gsto Tho to (bo i Ju e 1993) a d Ha y James Tho to (bo i Ju e of 1994).

The ma iage came to a e d i 1997. Che iak accused Tho to of spousal abuse, allegi g that it sometimes took place i f o t of thei child e .

Billy Bob Tho  to  with Lau a De   i  1999.Acto Billy Bob Tho to , poses with beloved act ess Lau a De upo thei a ival at the Do othy Cha dle Pavilio i Los A geles fo the 71st A ual Academy Awa ds 21 Ma ch 1999. (Photo C edit: LUCY NICHOLSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Tho to eithe ma ied o divo ced Lau a De

Begi i g i 1997, Billy Bob Tho to bega dati g beloved act ess Lau a De .

Repo ts a d umo s have claimed that the two became e gaged. Howeve , that is ot the t uth.

The elatio ship e ded i 1999. By the sou d of it, it may have outlasted at least o e of his ma iages.

A geli a Jolie a d Billy Bob Tho  to  i  July of 2001.Act ess A geli a Jolie a d husba d/acto Billy Bob Tho to , a ive fo the ‘O igi al Si ’ p emie e held at DGA Theate i Los A geles, CA., Tues., July 31, 2001. (Photo C edit: Kevi Wi te /Getty Images)

A d, of cou se, Billy Bob Tho to a d A geli a Jolie ma ied i 2000

I 2000, Tho to ma ied A geli a Jolie followi g thei sha ed p oject, 1999’s Pushi g Ti . She is ea ly 20 yea s his ju io .

This is pe haps Tho to ’s most i famous elatio ship, which may be sayi g a lot. The two packed o the PDA with g eat e thusiasm. They also wo e lockets that co tai ed a si gle d op of each othe ’s blood. This oma tic gestu e spu ed u hi ged umo s about the two of them, a d p ompted some of the ea liest hate towa ds Jolie.

I Ju e of 2002, the couple sepa ated, divo ci g the followi g yea . Despite Ma ch 2002 a ou ceme ts that they had adopted a child f om Cambodia, it tu ed out that Jolie had adopted Maddox as a si gle pa e t.

Billy Bob Tho  to  a d wife Co  ie A gla d.Billy Bob Tho to a d Co ie A gla d atte d the 82 d A ual Golde Globe Awa ds at The Beve ly Hilto o Ja ua y 05, 2025. (Photo C edit: Mo ica Schippe /Getty Images)

His lo gest-eve elatio ship has bee with Co ie A gla d

I 2003, Billy Bob Tho to bega dati g Co ie A gla d, a makeup effects a tist o the set of Bad Sa ta. I 2004, they welcomed a daughte , Bella Tho to .

Fo ove a decade, they opted to fo ego ma iage. Tho to ’s histo y of getti g ma ied a d divo ced so ma y times was, to be blu t, discou agi g.

Howeve , i Octobe of 2014, he a d A gla d ma ied. It was la gely spu ed by thei daughte . Despite his t ack eco d — which Tho to himself admits was ot so good — they emai togethe a d ma ied i 2025.

Sixth time’s the cha m?

Billy Bob Tho to Divo ced: His Histo y of Ma iage, Explai ed was o igi ally published o The Hollywood Gossip.

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Year 10 Philosophy Zoo Trip

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On Friday 6th June, our Year 10 Philosophy class had a day trip to Auckland Zoo.  We have been studying Ethics in class this term, where we try to figure out what is right and wrong. As part of this topic, we travelled to the zoo to question whether or not it is morally right to keep animals in a zoo. We gathered info on the habitats of each animal we encountered, questioning the animal’s physical and mental condition to see if these habitats suited their welfare or not.

One highlight of the trip was when we were in the education centre. We learnt about the history of the zoo and its change in values over the 100 years: What was once a place purely for entertainment, is now a place of conservation for endangered species such as Little Blue Penguins, Kiwi, Tigers, Orangutans, Rhinos, and so much more.  However, while we were learning about that, the parrots in the room beside us started dancing for us; it was really cute. (That was the real highlight.)

Another highlight was watching through the window of the Zoo Vet centre as two vets tried to put a live kiwi to sleep with sleeping gas, so they could perform tests to see why the kiwi was losing weight. The kiwi was putting up a fight – it did not want to go down easily!  We also went to the “flight school” encounter where the zookeepers brought birds out of their cages and had them flying back and forth right over our heads.  They flew so close we had to dodge out of the way!

Our takeaway from this trip was that the zoo was here to support animals in danger of extinction, and thus while the zoo isn’t perfect, it’s definitely working towards an ethical way of treating the animals.

by Adam Yuan and Kaa Malcolm 10FI, with Mr Willow Maxwell 

Readers Cup Challenge

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On Wednesday night, two teams headed to Te Manawa Library in Westgate to take part in the Readers Cup competition, facing off against 13 other schools. Over the term, students were tasked with reading six books in preparation for the event, where they were quizzed on their knowledge and understanding.

We’re thrilled to share that one of our teams placed third—a fantastic achievement! Congratulations to Emma D’Anvers, Oliver Gray, and Louis van Renen for their outstanding performance and teamwork.

A big shout-out also goes to our other team members: Clayton Li, Amethyst Moneda, Evie Redgwell, and Delilah Smale for their effort and participation.

A huge thank you to Mrs. Jacelyn Gowen for her invaluable support and to the parents who came along to cheer us on. Your encouragement made a big difference!

by Mrs Deborah Davies 

Launching two new weekend courses for adult students

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On Saturday, the 14th of June,  we had our last weekend courses for Term 2. We are excited to share the launch of 2 new courses:

–    Sculpture Painting Workshop – Kia Ora Board Themed

As Matariki draws near, our students had the special opportunity to take part in this course for the first time — weaving Te Reo Māori with sculptural painting. Through this creative journey, they produced beautiful artworks.

–    The Ultimate Makeup Guide for Women of 50 years plus.

Our wonderful students learned new makeup techniques and skincare tips tailored to enhance their natural beauty. Let’s celebrate the beauty of confidence, self-care, and glowing gracefully through every chapter of life!

For more info, please visit our website: www.rutherfordcomed.co.nz

Our team wishes you: Kia hari Matariki koutou katoa – Be joyful during Matariki Celebration!

Snow in the Park

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Henderson-Massey’s favourite winter event is back, coming Saturday 14 June! 

Snow in the Park is a FREE event for the whole whānau that will leave you snow happy! ⛄❄️

📍 Join us at Royal Reserve, Massey from 1pm-5pm and fill your boots with snow, ice, and wintery goodness

Come along for:

❄️ Snow slide

❄️ Snow play area

❄️ Face painting

❄️ Hunger Ball

❄️ Goats

❄️ Picnic area

❄️ Community stalls

❄️ Delicious food trucks

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/975012124463469/

Rutherford Community Education Champions Safer Roads for Everyone

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This week, Rutherford Community Education proudly promoted road safety for all users—pedestrians, drivers, and even our “fur babies”.

This year’s key focus was raising awareness about safe drop-off and pick-up practices on Kotuku Street. With high foot traffic during morning and afternoon hours, we encouraged drivers to park responsibly and remain alert to ensure everyone’s safety.

We also took this opportunity to award 24 superstar teachers from Rutherford College as Road Safety Heroes. These dedicated staff members work tirelessly to manage traffic flow at both school gates and daily support smooth school bus operations.

A special shout-out goes to Isaac, a Year 13 student at Rutherford College, who Brake NZ recognized as a Road Safety Hero. Isaac has been actively promoting the use of public transport at West City Mall in Henderson and on social media, nationally. Ka pai – great mahi, Isaac! We’re incredibly proud to have such a passionate advocate for sustainable, safer transport alternatives within our school community!

You can be a Road Safety Hero too!

by Ramona Toth

Rutherford Dominates at World Scholar’s Cup Auckland Round!

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The alpacas were out, the debates were fiery, and Rutherford College brought the heat at this year’s World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) Auckland Round, held at Kelston Boys’ High School on May 13–14. With two junior and two senior teams, Rutherford didn’t just show up—we showed off!

This exciting international academic competition celebrates learning, curiosity, and teamwork, bringing together students from around the region to compete in debates, writing, quizzes, and collaborative challenges. It also offers a shot at the prestigious Global Rounds and, ultimately, the Tournament of Champions at Yale University.

The competition was fierce, with powerhouse schools like St Kentigern, Rangitoto, EGGS, ACG Parnell, and more in the mix. But it was clear the main rivalry was between St Kentigern and Rutherford College—who walked away with a trove of top-tier trophies and medals.

Star of the Show:

In the junior division, Suleman Hamdani (10FI) absolutely stole the spotlight. He was crowned Overall Junior Champion Scholar, took home six gold medals (yes, six!) across literature, history, science, art, social studies, and the special topic—and topped three individual subject challenges! Talk about an academic triple threat.

Team Triumphs:

•    Suleman, along with Adam Yuan and Samuel Chan, claimed third place overall in the junior division.

•    Our other junior team—Emma D’Anvers, Oliver Gray, and Noel Mendonca—were crowned Overall Junior Champion Team!

o    Emma was named Champion Writer, while Oliver and Noel were Top Debaters of the entire competition.

Seniors on Fire:

•    Maire Hohepa snagged a gold and came second in Collaborative Writing.

•    Neil Menonca scored a gold and placed fourth in History.

•    Kaia Evans took gold and second in Literature and Media.

•    And Natalia Noone-Jones? She absolutely dazzled:

o    Three golds in Art and Music, Literature and Media, and Social Studies.

o    Second place overall scholar!

Together, Kaia, Amy Thompson, and Natalia formed the Second Place Senior Champion Team.

These students not only worked incredibly hard across two intense days of competition, but they also brought joy, creativity, and school spirit to the event—taking part in the talent show and lifting the atmosphere with every round.

We couldn’t be prouder. You represented Rutherford with brilliance, humility, and heart. Congratulations, Scholars—onward to the next round!

by Ana Gerzic 

ESOL Courses Start Monday, 12th of May – Morning & Evening Options Available

Looking to improve your English language skills? Our new ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses begin this Monday, the 12th of May, and we’re excited to welcome new learners!

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to build on your knowledge, our friendly and supportive classes are designed to help you develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in the English language.

This term, we offer the following courses:

– General English Levels 1,2,3 and 4

– English for Conversation Levels 1,2,3 and 4

– Online English for Conversation Level 4

– English in the Workplace Level 4

– IELTS  – How to Succeed Levels 3 and 4

For more info and enrolments, please visit our website: www.rutherfordcomed.co.nz