London: It is the news no one wants to hear about one of their loved ones.
When the dreaded c-word rears its ugly head in any family, it naturally prompts fears for the future.
William, Charles and Harry.Credit: Illustration: Aresna Villanueva
But when that family is also a “firm”, it not only raises concerns for the King as an individual but also the institution to which his majesty belongs.
In being so honest with the public about Charles III’s cancer diagnosis, Buckingham Palace is breaking with royal protocol.
In years gone by, there was always great reluctance to discuss private health matters – and if royals suffered with cancer in the past, their subjects were never told about it.
Yet the decision to announce that the 75-year-old monarch has been diagnosed with a form of cancer after undergoing a hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement is reflection of his desire to keep up with the times – as well as assisting “public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer”.
As a renowned workaholic, the King will want to return to public-facing duties as soon as possible. It is certainly a testament to his work ethic that he will continue to undertake state business and official paperwork despite having already commenced what the palace has described as a “schedule of regular treatments”.
As the statement stressed: “He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.”
The King needs William – and now the Prince of Wales needs Harry
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London: It is the news no one wants to hear about one of their loved ones.
When the dreaded c-word rears its ugly head in any family, it naturally prompts fears for the future.
William, Charles and Harry.Credit: Illustration: Aresna Villanueva
But when that family is also a “firm”, it not only raises concerns for the King as an individual but also the........
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