During Monday’s show, the late-night host briefly became solemn as he talked about the criticism he faced for making jokes about Middleton’s whereabouts before she made her announcement and gave his “best wishes” for her continued health. “We perform at several shows. I joke around a lot. Colbert started, “I make jokes about a variety of various topics, mainly about what everyone is talking about. “Everyone has been discussing the mystery surrounding Kate Middleton’s disappearance from public life for the past six weeks to two months.”
On his show two weeks earlier, Colbert said that he “did some jokes about that mystery.” “Even before her diagnosis was made public, some people were offended by the jokes I made,” he claimed. “I can comprehend that. I strive to hold myself to the standard that says I do not make light of another person’s suffering, even if many of my jokes have offended people in the past and will continue to do so in the future.The future Queen of England, so I assume she will receive the best medical care available. However, Colbert went on, “I don’t know if her prognosis is tragic; either way, I know, and I’m sure far too many of us know, that any cancer diagnosis of any kind is harrowing for the patient and for their family.” “Even though I’m sure they don’t need it from me, The Late Show staff and I would want to send our warmest regards and sincere hopes for a speedy and complete recovery for her.”
On the show’s March 13th edition, Colbert made light of the conspiracy theories that have been circulated online regarding Middleton’s disappearance from the public eye. He remarked at the time, according to NBC News, “Internet sleuths are guessing that Kate’s absence may be related to her husband, and the future King of England, William, having an affair.” “The newspaper claims that he shrugged it off and said there was nothing to it when Kate allegedly challenged him about it. When your wife accuses you of infidelity, there’s always a smart way to respond.Colbert is among the numerous celebrities who have later expressed remorse for trivializing Middleton’s whereabouts following her diagnosis. Recently, Blake Lively issued an apology on Instagram for making fun of Middleton’s photo editing, and the hosts of The View claimed to “feel awful” following their discussion of conspiracy theories.
