Nicola Sturgeon's sister has hit out at 'haters' after sharing Kate Middleton's cancer news early.
Gillian Sturgeon, who is the sister of the former Scottish First Minister, posted a message on Facebook at 5.35pm on Friday evening, hinting at Kate's cancer diagnosis. It said: "Get well soon Princess Kate. After this awful news, I hope the media leave her in peace to recover."
It came 25 minutes before Kensington Palace released Kate's televised statement to the world at 6pm. Gillian, who describes herself as a 'digital marketer, spiritual reader and life coach', faced criticism on the social media platform and deleted the post then blocked 'trolls' who slammed her.
In a 14-minute rambling video rant on Facebook last night, Gillian said she had been receiving 'loads' of 'hate comments', but encouraged people to send her more as she 'loved the attention'.
Gillian said she 'loved the attention' and claimed it had even boosted business (UGC)Gillian, who advertises products for gluten-free and plant-based weight loss pills, claimed that the backlash has been good for business. She said: "It is actually quite good because all your commenting has really built my algorithm up and I've had sales because of it so there you go."
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She continued: "Do I crave attention? Oh hell yeah of course I do. I am an online network marketer, I need attention! I love attention because it gets me sales and makes me money. I love attention because it makes more people hear about abuse. I love attention because more people are inspired by spirituality. I love attention - I crave it."
The sister of the former SNP leader added: "Was that post to get attention? No - that post was to do something respectful because I work online. But yeah, us network marketers love attention so keep giving it to us. Keep giving it to me because I love it - even the hate." She also rejected claims that her politician sibling tipped her off about Kate.
Gillian said: "She knew nothing about it. So I am really sorry to disappoint you trolls out there." She added: "I did not get that information from my sister. She did not know. End of. That person you think leaked it to me didn't have a clue. I told her. Even if she had still been in the position she was in I doubt she would have been told early, but even if she had been she is professional in all she does in her work and wouldn't have said a word."
She claimed that she found the news online and "probably should not" have posted it and verified it with other news sources. When asked if she will apologise for the original post, Gillian said: "I apologise for upsetting anyone that it may have affected and the only person that would have been was the woman herself and her family. Do you really think for a minute her family are looking at my Facebook posts?"
In Princess Kate's statement on Friday, she said: "As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment. But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be OK. As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits."
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