King Charles has had a rough year. The monarch and his beloved daughter-in-law Kate Middleton were diagnosed with cancer early in 2024. Charles has been treated for the past year, and while he hasn’t reached remission, things seem to be improving.
The Royal Family will enjoy Christmas at Sandringham again this year. However, the monarch may be thinking about Prince Harry’s complicated predicament, so it may be best that he won’t be celebrating Christmas with the royals.
Despite his therapy, Charles keeps a hectic royal itinerary. A royal expert has revealed new health information, raising the question: is the king overdoing it?
Charles was diagnosed with cancer early February. The last few months have been difficult, but Charles’ diagnosis-related decision has been hailed. Although the monarch is not required to discuss private things, he clearly wished to convey his diagnosis.
“His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer,” a February 5 statement stated.
In conclusion, Charles’ cancer disclosure may have saved lives. According to the Associated Press, Cancer Research UK saw a 33% spike in website traffic as people sought for cancer symptoms.
“I would like to express my most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support and good wishes I have received in recent days,” Charles remarked days after his first health update.
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As all cancer survivors know, kind words are the greatest comfort and encouragement.
The monarch continued, “It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organisations which support cancer patients and their families across the UK and wider world.”
My everlasting love for their persistent care and dedication is enhanced by my own experience.”
Medical professionals and royal admirers applauded Charles’s choice, but not everyone agreed. Charles “overruled her.” Queen Camilla didn’t want her husband to reveal his cancer.
Charles reduced his royal duties to recover. Queen Camilla demonstrated great leadership in her husband’s absence, earning national appreciation.
Not much is known about Charles’ therapies, but a report in October suggested things are improving. On October 18, Charles and Camilla spent over a week in Australia and Samoa.
King Charles ‘paused his cancer treatment’ for Australia trip.
Royal expert Cameron Walker said Charles would need numerous changes to enjoy the visit.
As we knew, doctors had cleared the King to travel. Walker told GB News before the trip that it would be the King’s first long-haul excursion since his cancer diagnosis.
However, the information I received this afternoon shows that changes have been made. The King and Queen were supposed to visit New Zealand, but doctors advised against it.
The royal expert said, “Because he’s been mindful that he’s undergoing cancer treatments, he’s also going to be spending some time at an engagement to do with melanoma and cancer treatment.”
Charles’ health was tested on the Australia-Samoa voyage. However, the Daily Mail stated that Charles delayed his medical treatment on state trips. The newspaper reported that his physicians were “happy for it to be briefly stopped while he is away.” He will continue his cancer treatment till takeoff.
Charles and Camilla are back in Britain. The pair has resumed their royal engagements nationwide, and Christmas is coming. The Royal Family will spend Christmas at Sandringham, as in most recent years. Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, will attend. Even Camilla’s son, Andrew Parker Bowles, may attend this year.
The royal couple is “keeping things quiet” to stay healthy for Christmas.
Buckingham Palace won’t discuss King Charles’ health, but a source told the Daily Beast that the royals want to be “quiet” to “preserve their health in the run-up to Christmas.” Camilla had pneumonia weeks ago and is still recovering.
His vulnerabilities are well-known, but her sickness was a harsh reminder. I think everyone is glad he didn’t go to Paris and stand in the cold for hours. The source told the Daily Beast that they are prudently remaining quiet to maintain their health before Christmas.
Christmas brings moms, fathers, grandchildren, grandfathers, grandmothers, uncles, and aunts together like millions of other families. As we all know, two Royal Family members have left, sparking a conflict.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship with the Royal Family is strained, and King Charles and his son don’t communicate. When an aide tells Charles Harry is on the phone, royal commentator Emily Andrews says he reacts sharply.
His father no longer answers his calls. In irritation, the King waves away courtiers who carry the phone to him (Charles doesn’t have a phone), she told the Mirror.
King Charles didn’t invite Harry to Christmas because he “can’t deal” with the turmoil.
The monarch is supposed to ignore Harry’s letters, and while the quarrel has lasted for years, Christmas would be a good opportunity to make apologies.
Will Harry and Meghan spend Christmas at Sandringham? Majesty magazine editor-in-chief Ingrid Seward claims Charles didn’t invite the estranged prince and his wife. It was “too much.”
“No, I’m not a bit surprised they weren’t invited,” Seward said Fox. “I think the general feeling is that it would have created an unwarranted atmosphere, and Christmas isn’t about that. Everyone should be joyful and get along at Christmas. I believe King Charles struggled to handle the drama.
“He’s exhausted by his year,” she said. He’s fatigued from cancer and a workaholic, so he doesn’t relax. Having Harry and Meghan was probably too much. He feared it would be too much for this period.”
People Magazine said that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were not invited to this year’s royal Christmas at the huge estate. The US news outlet claimed Harry and Meghan hadn’t spent Christmas with the Royals since 2018.
Royal expert worries King Charles is ‘pusing himself too hard’
Not inviting Harry and Meghan also breaks King Charles’ heart. It has worn him down to see his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, rarely.
“It doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to see his grandchildren,” Ingrid Seward remarked. “He may be desperate to see his grandchildren. Harry won’t come without these, that, and the other. He wants an armed guard and is demanding too much. I understand fully. Charles says, ‘Look, I’m just not going to ask them this yet.’”
Charles will likely look forward to a quieter 2025, and it’s inconceivable that next year will be more difficult than this one.
Despite his cancer treatment, Charles performs many royal obligations. Royal expert Duncan Larcome told GB News that Charles may be overdoing it.
“He’s kept going and seems to be doing his best. I wonder whether his doctors are privately annoyed that he hasn’t rested enough, he said.
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