After taking a break to care for his recovering wife Kate, Prince William, heir to the British throne, resumed his public royal engagements on Wednesday, at a time when King Charles III is on his way. is taking time off to treat his cancer.
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Less than 18 months after ascending the throne, the 75-year-old ruler began treatment on Monday for an unspecified type of cancer. If he continues some of his administrative duties, he will remain away from public life indefinitely and went outdoors on Tuesday at his country home in Sandringham in the east of England.
As a foretaste of the fate that awaits him when he succeeds his father, the audience's beloved William will be thrust even more into the spotlight.
The 41-year-old Prince of Wales presented decorations at Windsor Castle on Wednesday morning, his first official appearance in three weeks. According to information released by the palace on Monday, just hours before the king's illness was announced, he is scheduled to attend a charity gala in aid of the London Air Ambulance in London that evening.
William had withdrawn due to his wife's operation and to look after their three young children, George, Charlotte and Louis.
Kate, 42, was hospitalized for abdominal surgery on January 16. The reasons for this procedure remain unknown, but according to British media it is not cancer.
The princess, who Kensington Palace said was released from hospital last week, is said to be recovering at the family home in Windsor, west of London. Activities are unlikely to resume before Easter, March 31st.
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Continuity and stability
Charles' cancer came as a shock, even though he was in good health and, despite his initial lack of popularity, had apparently found a place with the British. He was particularly active on the diplomatic front and in his favorite issue, protecting the environment.
After seeking reassurance on Tuesday by declaring that the illness had been detected “early”, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak renewed his wish for recovery in Parliament on Wednesday and said he looked forward to returning to his functions in person in due course could return.”
Eagerly anticipated due to his title as heir apparent, Williams' return appears to be kept to a minimum at the moment: there is no commitment on his agenda for the coming days. The continued existence and stability of the monarchy, which exists primarily for the public through the thousands of visits of its members each year, rests essentially on the shoulders of Queen Camilla, who has become clearly visible in recent days, and of Princess Anne, Charles' Sister.
Camilla has been traveling a lot in the last few days. But there is no doubt that she should stay close to him to help him get through this ordeal.
On Tuesday, the couple were seen driving together from their London residence at Clarence House to nearby Buckingham Palace, where they flew by helicopter to Sandringham, another royal residence in the east of England. England, in a rural setting away from the destinations.
had just received a brief visit – just over half an hour – from his youngest son, Prince Harry, who had just arrived from California, where he lives with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children Archie and Lilibet.
Despite ongoing tensions between Harry and the rest of the royal family, the king had personally informed his son of his illness.
Enough to raise new questions about a possible reconciliation between the prince, his father and especially his brother William. Even though, according to British media, the Prince of Wales has not planned a meeting with his brother.