King Charles III
Will William and Camilla take on tasks?
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King Charles III Although he would like to carry out public tasks, he will be working in the background for the time being due to a cancer diagnosis.
The coming period is expected to be a very difficult one for the British royals after King Charles III, 75, was diagnosed with cancer. The monarch is not expected to take on any public tasks for the time being and Princess Kate, 42, is also expected to be out until after Easter after an abdominal operation. However, the British media are sure that the other relatives will step in to support Charles.
“During the King’s recent hospital treatment for benign prostate enlargement, another worrying problem was discovered. Subsequent diagnostic tests revealed a form of cancer,” the Buckingham Palace announced on February 5th. Charles has already started a regular treatment plan. During this time, on the advice of doctors, the king should not carry out any public tasks, but he will continue to devote himself to state business and official office work.
Nicholas Witchell, 70, Royal correspondent for the British BBC, is confident that Charles’ wife and the other immediate members of the royal family will now take on the public aspects of his role as king. While he explicitly names Queen Camilla, 76, believes the Daily Mailthat in particular Kate’s husband and Charles’ eldest son, heir to the throne Prince William, 41, will now take on even more responsibility. Shortly before the bad news, it became known that William wanted to receive citizens and celebrities on Wednesday to give them awards. A visit to a charity gala is also planned for the evening. It is currently unclear whether William will still attend these appointments.
Queen Camilla takes on “important role”
During this difficult time, Charles could also rely completely on Camilla, like Rebecca English, Royal expert for the “Daily Mail”, suggests. She has no doubt that the king’s wife will be “a rock in the surf more than ever” for him in the difficult months ahead.
Camilla’s reaction to the news is expected to be more pragmatic and she will insist on supporting her husband every step of the way. She also traveled from Sandringham to London, where Charles began his treatment on Monday. English was told that Camilla was understandably concerned and was preparing to take on “an important role in supporting the King during his treatment.” At the same time, according to the article, the Queen also plans to carry out “a full program” of public tasks.
It is currently unclear what form of cancer Charles is suffering from and how long the treatment is planned for. But the palace said the king was positive about the treatment and looked forward to “returning fully to his public duties as soon as possible.”