The double cancer blow to Kate and King Charles leaves Britain's royal family depleted and strained
by Jill Lawless
Mar 23, 2024
3 minutes
King Charles III always wanted a slimmed-down monarchy. But not like this.
The Princess of Wales’ disclosure that she has cancer has prompted an outpouring of goodwill for Kate and for a royal family that’s now facing two serious health crises. Some of the social media frenzy that has swirled during the princess’ absence from public view should now seep away.
But with the king also being treated for an undisclosed form of cancer, and taking time off to help care for Kate and their children over the Easter school break, the
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