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More info × Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice A source close to the Royal Family has disclosed that King Charles ' cancer fight has made a significant impact on attitudes within Kensington Palace about the "inevitable" ascension of Prince William to the throne. Reports suggest the King, who turned 76 in November, remains active and robust following his treatment, yet Kate Middleton is reportedly coming to terms with the prospect of becoming Queen earlier than anticipated. Her adjustment has been challenging, given her own battle with cancer over the last 12 months.
In a discussion with People magazine, renowned royal author Sally Bedell Smith commented: "Although the King is carrying out his duties with typical determination, he has had to accept limitations during his cancer treatment. As a result William has been taking on more responsibilities, and he and Kate have been preparing for their future roles sooner than they would have expected." An insider remarked: "There's a sense of calm before the storm.
They are next in line for the biggest job of their lives, and of course, Kate's health has taken priority, but it's also allowed everyone to take a step back and figure out what's important right now." According to the U. S, reports the Scottish Daily Express publication, behind-the-scenes planning for their eventual succession continues apace, with both William and Kate increasingly cognizant of the evolving scenario.
Prince William represented his father at the grand reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on December 7, where he engaged in a significant conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump, lasting half an hour. Donald Trump and Prince William met on Saturday (Image: Aaron Chown - Pool/Getty Images) Read More Related Articles Salma Hayek posts bauble pic to Instagram for very good reason Read More Related Articles Prince William's 'reassuring' gesture towards Kate Middleton at annual event In his usual straightforward manner, Mr Trump later shared: "I asked him about his wife, and he said she's doing well. And I asked him about his father, and his father is fighting very hard, and he loves his father, and he loves his wife, so it was sad.
" Royal insiders maintain that succession plans are always ready. "It is something the institution is always mindful of," a source informed People, characterising the situation as one of "institutional awareness". Friends have stated that Kate and William will not alter their priorities, with their children George, Charlotte and Louis always being their main focus.
"Life-threatening illnesses bring a reconsideration of priorities. She and William have always made it clear that family is the most important thing." However, it seems evident that there has been a shift in thinking about what the future may entail.
Royal author Robert Hardman commented: "We are being encouraged not to look at this as a chapter that's over and then it's back to normal, because cancer doesn't work like that. The details remain private, but there's no sense of trying to gloss over the reality that it's an unpredictable disease." Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks.
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