King Charles’s cancer diagnosis has stirred a wave of quiet anxiety, both among the public and behind the palace walls, despite Buckingham Palace’s ongoing efforts to reassure the nation of his recovery.
Since the King’s diagnosis in February, palace insiders and royal watchers have noted a subtle shift in how the monarchy is preparing for the future. While official updates claim that Charles is showing positive signs of recovery, reports suggest there is increasing urgency in preparing Prince William for what lies ahead.
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But according to royal author Tom Quinn, the planning for the future began long before Charles’ illness. “The people I’ve spoken to have said that the succession planning, as they call it, began even before Charles’ diagnosis,” Quinn told Harper’s Bazaar. “I mean, he’s the oldest Prince of Wales to become king in history, so succession planning had begun before Charles came to the throne simply because of the age issue.”
Charles, who served the longest term as Prince of Wales, was expected to be well-prepared for his role as monarch. However, royal author Robert Hardman pointed out that there’s no manual for being king. “It’s always a role where you learn by example,” he said.
Rather than undergoing formal training, Prince William is being gradually introduced to duties that reflect his father’s role. “They’re preparing William by giving him more of the sort of work that Charles would do,” Quinn added. “Obviously, the cancer diagnosis has made everything more urgent.”
Royal author Christopher Andersen echoed these sentiments, suggesting the situation may be more serious than it appears. “The palace is putting on a good front, but the situation, in reality, is still very fluid,” he said. “It’s still touch-and-go.”
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Despite the Palace’s reassurances, concerns over the King’s health continue to fuel speculation. Even during his recent four-day state visit to Italy, alongside Queen Camilla, Charles made a comment that didn’t go unnoticed. After planting a tree, he said, “Well, I do hope that I shall live long enough to see a little bit of growth in the tree.”
While Charles reportedly supports William stepping up more visibly, the King’s future remains uncertain, and preparations for the next chapter of the monarchy are quietly underway,” the Daily Mail reported.
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