While the king was being treated for an undisclosed type of cancer, his eldest son Prince William took on more royal responsibilities, in addition to offering emotional support to his wife Kate, who announced she was also diagnosed with cancer in March 2024.
“William has taken on a bigger role, and Charles has drawn him in on much of the decision-making,” a source says.
Recently, the king returned to public-facing duties, but sources reveal that he’s really struggling.
“He’s making public appearances, but they’re for shorter periods of time,” the anonymous person says.” He’s often whisked in by helicopter and then whisked out. After an engagement, he needs a good rest.”
The insider also shares that as “unpleasant as it seems,” the plans for Charles funeral is more urgent with his ailing health.
Confirming these claims, the Daily Beast reports that doom is compounding in the palace and that friends are struggling to stay optimistic. “Of course, he is determined to beat it and they are throwing everything at it,” the close friend shares. “Everyone is staying optimistic, but he is really very unwell. More than they are letting on.”
