King Charles has had a tough year. The monarch and his dear daughter-in-law Kate Middleton were both diagnosed with cancer in early 2024. Charles has been undergoing treatment throughout the past year, and although he hasn’t achieved remission yet, his condition appears to be getting better.
The Royal Family will once again celebrate Christmas at Sandringham this year. However, the monarch might be considering Prince Harry’s complicated situation, which is perhaps why Harry won’t be joining the royals for Christmas.
Despite his treatment, Charles maintains a busy royal schedule. A royal expert has disclosed new health details, leading to the question: is the king overextending himself?
Charles was diagnosed with cancer in early February. The past few months have been challenging, but Charles’ decision regarding his diagnosis has been praised. Although the monarch isn’t obligated to discuss personal matters, he clearly wanted to make his diagnosis known.
“His Majesty has opted to share his diagnosis to avoid speculation and in the hope that it might help the public understand the situation for all those around the world affected by cancer,” a statement on February 5th said.
In summary, Charles’ revelation about his cancer may have saved lives. According to the Associated Press, Cancer Research UK experienced a 33% increase in website traffic as people searched for cancer symptoms.
“I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for the numerous messages of support and good wishes I have received in recent days,” Charles said a few days after his initial health update.
King Charles’ Cancer
As all cancer survivors know, kind words offer the greatest comfort and encouragement.
The monarch continued, “It is also heartening to learn how sharing my own diagnosis has contributed to enhancing public awareness and highlighting the work of all those organizations that support cancer patients and their families across the UK and the wider world.”
My own experience has deepened my eternal love for their unwavering care and commitment.”
Medical professionals and royal admirers commended Charles’ choice, but not everyone was in agreement. Charles “overruled her.” Queen Camilla didn’t want her husband to disclose his cancer.
Charles reduced his royal duties to recover. Queen Camilla demonstrated excellent leadership during her husband’s absence, earning national recognition.
Not much is known about Charles’ treatments, but a report in October suggested an improvement. On October 18th, Charles and Camilla spent over a week in Australia and Samoa.
King Charles ‘put his cancer treatment on hold’ for the Australia trip.
Royal expert Cameron Walker said Charles would need several adjustments to enjoy the visit.
As we knew, doctors had given the King the green light to travel. Walker told GB News before the trip that it would be the King’s first long-distance trip since his cancer diagnosis.
However, the information I received this afternoon indicates that changes have been made. The King and Queen were supposed to visit New Zealand, but doctors advised against it.
The royal expert said, “Since he’s been aware that he’s undergoing cancer treatments, he’s also going to be spending some time at an event related to melanoma and cancer treatment.”
Charles’ health was put to the test during the Australia-Samoa journey. However, the Daily Mail reported that Charles postponed his medical treatment during state trips. The newspaper said that his physicians were “content for it to be briefly halted while he is away.” He will resume his cancer treatment before takeoff.
Charles and Camilla are back in Britain. The couple has resumed their royal engagements across the country, and Christmas is approaching. The Royal Family will spend Christmas at Sandringham, as in recent years. Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, will be there. Even Camilla’s son, Andrew Parker Bowles, might attend this year.
The royal couple is “keeping a low profile” 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 “maintain their health in the lead-up to Christmas.” Camilla had pneumonia a few weeks ago and is still recuperating.
His vulnerabilities are well-known, but her illness was a harsh reminder. I think everyone is relieved he didn’t go to Paris and stand in the cold for hours. The source told the Daily Beast that they are prudently staying quiet to safeguard their health before Christmas.
Christmas brings together moms, dads, grandchildren, grandfathers, grandmothers, uncles, and aunts, just like millions of other families. As we all know, two members of the Royal Family have distanced themselves, causing a rift.
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 that Harry is on the phone, royal commentator Emily Andrews says he reacts abruptly.
His father no longer answers his calls. In annoyance, the King dismisses the courtiers who bring him the phone (Charles doesn’t have a phone), she told the Mirror.
King Charles didn’t invite Harry to Christmas because he “can’t handle” the commotion.
The monarch is said to ignore Harry’s letters, and although the feud has lasted for years, Christmas would be a good opportunity for reconciliation.
Will Harry and Meghan spend Christmas at Sandringham? Majesty magazine’s editor-in-chief Ingrid Seward claims Charles didn’t invite the estranged prince and his wife. It was “too much.”
“No, I’m not at all surprised they weren’t invited,” Seward said on Fox. “I think the general sentiment is that it would have created an unnecessary atmosphere, and Christmas isn’t about that. Everyone should be happy and get along at Christmas. I believe King Charles had difficulty dealing with the drama.
“He’s worn out by his year,” she said. He’s fatigued from cancer and his workaholic tendencies, so he doesn’t relax. Having Harry and Meghan might have been too taxing. He feared it would be too much for this period.”
People Magazine reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were not invited to this year’s royal Christmas at the large estate. The US news outlet said Harry and Meghan haven’t spent Christmas with the Royals since 2018.
Royal expert worries King Charles is ‘pushing himself too hard’
Not inviting Harry and Meghan also pains King Charles. It has been hard for him to see his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, so seldom.
“It doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to see his grandchildren,” Ingrid Seward noted. “He might be eager to see his grandchildren. Harry won’t come without certain demands. He wants an armed guard and is asking for too much. I understand completely. Charles says, ‘Look, I’m just not going to ask them this yet.’”
Charles will probably look forward to a more peaceful 2025, and it’s hard to imagine next year being more difficult than this one.
Despite his cancer treatment, Charles fulfills many royal duties. Royal expert Duncan Larcome told GB News that Charles might be overexerting himself.
“He’s persevered and seems to be doing his best. I wonder if his doctors are privately frustrated that he hasn’t rested enough,” he said.
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