PRINCE William spoke of the “unimaginable burdens” carried out by carers like Lindsey Burrow after his own wife’s cancer battle.
The Prince surprised MND sufferer Rob and teammate Kevin Sinfield with CBEs at Headingley Stadium, the home of the Leeds Rhinos in January 2023.
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The future king was so moved by the meeting that he has written a foreword for Lindsey’s book, Take Care, in which he talks about processing “difficult and life-changing news.”
It comes after Princess Kate, 43, last month revealed she is in remission from cancer after chemotherapy treatment.
The Prince writes: “Despite the advanced nature of Rob’s condition, I was struck by the incredible strength, positivity and resilience of Lindsey.
“Rob told me that Lindsey was far tougher than any of the men he had played with, or against, over the years.
“I know that I am not alone in feeling great admiration for how she has kept going in the face of such adversity.
Lindsey’s unwavering love for and dedication to her husband has been plain to see, both throughout his illness and following his tragic passing
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“Coming to terms with such a horrific diagnosis, delivered at a time when the family were looking forward to the next chapter of their lives following Rob’s retirement, must have been almost too much to bear.
“Lindsey’s unwavering love for and dedication to her husband has been plain to see, both throughout his illness and following his tragic passing. “
The prince talks of his awe for Lindsey who “continued to work while raising their three young children and, crucially, supporting them to understand and process such difficult and life-changing news.
“Those caring for family members themselves shoulder unimaginable burdens.
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“Their selflessness, kindness and compassion for others dramatically reduces pressure on our services, but the work they carry out is often behind closed doors and therefore sadly under-recognised.
“Throughout Rob’s illness, the family’s openness about their experiences will have helped countless others, not only through raising the profile of MND and the funds to fight it, but also by helping those going through similar situations to know that they are not alone.”
TAKE CARE: A Memoir of Love, Family & Never Giving Up by Lindsey Burrow, published by Century on 27th February at £22.00 Copyright © Lindsey Burrow 2025