I'm blown away by Kate's ability ty to connect with people...she's wonderful and cares about her legacy

GIOVANNA Fletcher has hailed the Princess of Wales as "a wonderful human" as she battles cancer.

- LAURA ARMSTRONG and NICOLA FAHEY

Since the 42-year-old royal bravely went public with her diagnosis last week, thousands of people have been to get themselves checked in what has been dubbed The Kate Effect.

And Giovanna, who met Kate when she recorded a special episode of her podcast, Happy Mum, Happy Baby in 2020, said the mother of three has an amazing ability to connect with everyone" and "really cares about her legacy.

Following news of Kate's diagnosis last Friday, author, actress and presenter Giovanna, 39, wrote on Instagram: "The Princess of Wales has always led with dignity, grace and compassion.

"Working alongside her always gives the greatest lessons in how to care. How to listen. How to 'human"." And in an exclusive interview on our Invite Only podcast before Kate made her bombshell announcement, Giovanna said: "She's just brilliant.

From the first time I met her to now, I'm still blown away by her ability to connect with everyone.

"We were talking about nipple cream the last time we were together.

"We were at a baby bank, talking about what is needed, and obviously nipple JUNGI I'm A C INVI cream is really expensive - a little pot is £11. I remember her saying something like, 'Oh, I wish I'd bought some nipple cream now.

"It's always really lovely to see her, actually. We went to her Christmas Carol concert at Westminster Abbey and as she was walking past, she caught my eye and circled back so she could say hello to all the kids. That was really special.

"She was asking questions about what instruments they play and moments like that make me go, 'Oh gosh! We're in Westminster Abbey and this is the future queen talking to my kids about drumming.

"I just think she's a wonderful human. She cares about her legacy and I think that will only mean great things for future generations."