as both The King and Princess of Wales suffered cancer This year, the close relationship between charles And his “beloved daughter-in-law” has become increasingly clear.
charles and Kate were both diagnosed unknown forms of cancer After being admitted to a private hospital in London in January earlier this year.
King revealed his diagnosisis for the nation in early February Six weeks later, Kate did the same Despite a huge amount of online speculation, she remained out of the public eye.
While Kate is still resting, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday evening that the king will return to public duties next week for the first time since treatment began.
As both undergo their own cancer treatments, the two senior royals have also turned to each other for support.
Charles is said to have driven it Windsor Castle He had lunch with Kate just a day before he announced he had been diagnosed with the disease.
it is believed that The pair discussed their upcoming announcement, King walked away feeling “very emotional”.
In a brief message after the announcement, Buckingham Palace said: “Her Majesty ‘is extremely proud of Catherine’s courage in speaking out.'”
“After spending time together in hospital, HM ‘has been in the closest contact with his lovely daughter-in-law over the past few weeks.'”
A royal source told The Times how the king’s own announcement encouraged his daughter-in-law to follow in his footsteps.
“A factor in them [Kate and William’s] “The decision to go public must have been the immense warmth and affection the King received as a result of his announcement,” he told the newspaper.
‘It was a huge amount of money for him. In some ways it provided a template.’
In January, the two spent time at The London Clinic, a private hospital in Marylebone, where Charles was seen “scurrying” from his hospital bed to spend time with Kate after major stomach surgery.
The 75-year-old monarch himself was undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate and revealed in February that the cancer had been detected during his treatment.
“They are very close and he considers Katherine his daughter. There’s no doubt they have much in common and can use each other for support during his deeply personal battle with cancer,” a source said at the time. Sun.
Kate and Charles have had a close relationship since the princess joined the royal family.
In pictures taken at the 2021 premiere of the 24th James Bond film ‘No Time to Die’, the two can be seen beaming and laughing together on the red carpet.
In an interview to mark their engagement, Kate also said that Charles was “very, very welcoming” and “very friendly” when she met the family for the first time.
She admitted she was nervous to meet the then-Prince of Wales, but added: “It really couldn’t have been easier for me.”
Although the couple are both facing similar health challenges, it was announced on Friday king charles He is set to return to public duties after his treatment has had a “positive effect”.
Despite this news, sources said that King still has cancer and will continue to receive treatment while managing his summer schedule.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “Her Majesty’s treatment program will continue, but doctors are pleased enough with the progress made so far that the monarch is now able to resume many public-facing duties.
“Forthcoming activities will be adapted where necessary to minimize any risks to Her Majesty’s continued recovery.”