Princess of Wales and Jessie J share emotional hug at Royal Variety Performance after cancer battles

"The 37-year-old, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, later revealed she was due to undergo a second operation and had to postpone her autumn tour. Jessie J said: Mum to mum, who has just recently gone through cancer, I just wanted to give her a hug. We acknowledged that it's something that is not easy to go through, especially in the public eye."

"Jessie J said her outfit, an oversized black hoodie and trousers, had prompted some confusion among attendees at the glitzy, black-tie event. The singer said: Some people say Oh, you're not dressed up', but that's the whole point. When you feel depressed and you're on the sofa, you're not in a sparkling gown, you're in sweats and you want the world to swallow you up that's what I wanted to represent in my own way tonight."

Jessie J and the Princess of Wales embraced at the Royal Variety Performance after bonding over their cancer journeys. Jessie J, 37, revealed she faces a second operation and postponed her autumn tour. The singer intentionally wore an oversized black hoodie and trousers to represent depression and the desire to disappear, explaining the outfit choice to attendees. The Prince and Princess of Wales met Paddington Bear and praised Paddington The Musical. William invited Jessie J to get involved with his mental health charity work. Performers included the Paddington The Musical cast, singer-songwriter Laufey, and Sir Stephen Fry performing an excerpt from Oscar Wilde.

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