His enthronement Charles as its new monarch of Great Britain it took place in May 2023.
As announced by Buckingham Palace, last February during an operation for a benign tumor on the prostate the doctors discovered that he has cancer. It was not specified where, with subsequent information pointing to pancreatic cancer, one of the most difficult forms to treat. Not officially confirmed.
From official sources it became known that the 75-year-old king would undergo regular treatments, with doctors advising him to postpone his public duties. This was followed by his statement and the “thank you” to those who wished him recovery.
The first public appearance took place two months later, during Easter services.
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This was followed by his appearance at the service that took place on Elizabeth’s 98th birthday. Now the British media are reporting that his health is “not good at all”.
His Tom Sykes Daily Beast revealed that he spoke to friends of the monarch and was told that “he is determined to beat cancer. Everyone remains optimistic, but he is really very unwell.”
Royal secretary Tina Brown also hinted that Charles’ cancer has brought him down prince william and Kate Middleton “in frightening proximity to the ascension to the throne, at a point in time when they hoped that for a time they would be able to raise their children away from the public eye.” given also the health problem of the Princess of Wales.
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“His prospect, they tell me, causes them intense anxiety”added Sykes who also made another big revelation.
According to her, the plan for the funeral of Charles, which is codenamed “Operation Menai Bridge”, is currently being reviewed.
Also out is a separate paper outlining what went well at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in September 2022 and what could be done better the next time a monarch dies.
“All sources emphasize that the royal funeral plan is constantly being reviewed. A former official admitted that the king’s health problems have given the plans a different tone and urgency. In this context, they are constantly updated.”
The Palace did not respond to Page Six’s request for comment on all of this.
