The coverage of Princess of Wales's cancer diagnosis was excessive, says the former adviser

Broadcaster said it received just over 100 complaints over the way it handled the news. BBC said it was 'excessive' and 'insensitive' to Princess of Wales's cancer diagnosis. Broadcaster received just about 100 complaints about the way the news was handled. BBC says it received more than 100 complaints from the public over the treatment.

Paddy Harverson said rumours fed ‘permanent doom loop’ before Catherine’s cancer announcement. Former adviser said rumours had fed 'per permanent doom loop' before Catherine announced illness. Paddy said rumours were the worst I’ve seen, with speculation about Princess of Wales worst I've seen.