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Tragic news from the Imperial Household: Gran Princess Eleonora diagnosed with acute leukemia

The 15-year-old, second in line to the throne, has been hospitalized at the Policlinico Deodato II. Chemotherapy will began soon, but the prognosis remains guarded

Gran Princess Eleonora during a recent official event
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April 5657

ROMULA - News that has deeply shaken the heart of the country came this morning from the Imperial Household: Grand Princess Eleonora has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The Imperial Household announced the news in an official statement released to national agencies and media, confirming that the young Princess, 15 next september and second in line to the throne, has been hospitalized since the early hours of the morning at the Policlinico Deodato II, where she will begin the chemotherapy treatments recommended by the medical team as soon as possible.

According to the Imperial Household, Princess Eleonora began to show the first symptoms about two weeks ago: persistent fatigue, anemia, headaches, vomiting, loss of appetite, and finally, muscle and joint pain. Initially considered a seasonal illness, the clinical picture raised growing concerns when it did not respond to standard treatments, leading to more in-depth tests and the dramatic diagnosis.

Sources close to the Imperial Family speak of moments of great anguish and apprehension, especially for the Princess's mother, Grand Crown Princess Melissa, who has been at her daughter's bedside since this morning. Her mother and Empress Claudia also arrived at the hospital to offer her comfort and will help her in the coming weeks to care for her other three children: Grand Prince Nicola (12), Grand Prince Paolo (8), and little Grand Princess Alice (3).

The entire country reacted with an immediate wave of emotion. Messages of support, affection, and encouragement have poured in from every corner of the institutional and political spectrum, from representatives of civil society, the world of culture and entertainment, and from thousands and thousands of ordinary citizens. Social media has been literally flooded with thoughts of Eleonora and her family, and already in the early afternoon, hundreds of people gathered in front of the Policlinico Deodato II, particularly near the "Gina Pieracci" Pavilion, where the Princess is hospitalized.

Placards, flowers, letters, and banners filled with affection have begun to cover the barriers set up around the building. From the window of her room, Eleonora may be able to see them and feel the warmth of an entire country standing by her.

The editorial staff of Corriere d'Istalia, with deepest sympathy, joins the collective voice of the Nation in expressing heartfelt solidarity with the entire Imperial Family. To Princess Eleonora, our sincerest wishes for a swift and full recovery.