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ROYAL FAMILY Under Siege: Cancer Strikes Twice, Threatens Monarchy’s Future
— The British monarchy faces a double health crisis as Princess Kate and King Charles III both battle cancer. This unsettling news adds further strain to an already challenged royal family.
Princess Kate’s diagnosis has prompted a wave of public support for the royals. Yet, it also underscores the shrinking pool of active family members. With Prince William stepping back to care for his wife and children during this difficult time, questions arise about the monarchy’s stability.
Prince Harry remains distant in California, while Prince Andrew grapples with scandal over his Epstein associations. Consequently, Queen Camilla and a handful of others bear the responsibility of representing a monarchy that now garners increased public empathy but lessened visibility.
King Charles III had planned to downsize the monarchy upon his ascension in 2022. His aim was to have a select group of senior royals carry out most duties — an answer to complaints about taxpayers funding numerous royal members. However, this compact team now faces extraordinary stress.
King CHARLES III Faces Prostate Procedure: The Monarch’s Health Update Amid Princess of Wales’ Recovery
— Buckingham Palace made a statement on Wednesday, revealing that King Charles III is set to have a procedure for an enlarged prostate. This condition, benign in nature, is typically found in men of advanced age. Born in November 1948, the King is now 75 years old.
This health update comes at the same time as news about the Princess of Wales’ wellbeing. Kensington Palace disclosed that she recently had a planned abdominal surgery and will likely stay in hospital for two weeks.
Charles became king in 2022 after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II passed away. As a constitutional monarch, his duties are mostly ceremonial and he acts upon advice from his Prime Minister and Parliament. Despite assuming power, Charles has been careful not to cause unnecessary expenditure by immediately changing all symbols related to his mother’s reign.
In other royal news this week, King Charles III’s new official portrait was unveiled. Featuring him as Admiral of the Fleet, this image will be showcased across schools, government offices and hospitals throughout the nation.
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