Last year, King Charles disclosed with the public his cancer diagnosis, sharing that he’s been receiving treatments in London.
While he cleared his schedules and postponed certain royal engagements, it was mostly his wife Camilla and his son William who stepped in for him.
Although not much is known of the type of cancer King Charles has been diagnosed with, the public was glad he returned to his royal duties after spending certain time out of the spotlight.
Back in April, a source close to the family told Woman’s Day that Charles has long ago “came to terms” with the fact that he won’t be ruling the country for many years.
The source added: “As devastating as it’s been, he’s had to step away from some of his plans or leave them to William. He has no choice.
“Cancer has changed him, made him reassess what’s important, and there’s no one he’d rather spend his time with than Camilla. Stepping aside could be what gives him more time with her.”
However, while the relationship between Charles and William appears picture-perfect from the outside, an insider reveals that there is more to it than meets the eye.
According to royal expert Rebecca English, staff have overheard arguments between King Charles and Prince William so tense they penetrated the “thickest castle walls.”
“Harsh words have been exchanged in the past, angry rows permeating even the thickest castle walls, sometimes within earshot of staff,” English wrote for the Daily Mail.
“There have also been clashes of opinion on the professional side, such as the retention of ivory treasures in the Royal Collection (William wants to burn them, Charles believes they should be kept as historical artefacts), which not so long ago resulted in a ‘frank’ exchange.”
Moreover, a royal aide recently told the Standard that Charles and William have a “tricky relationship that goes far back.”
They added that William “never phones his Dad directly but has to schedule a call through the King’s private office.”
While that might sound concerning, Rebecca English pointed out that, according to her sources, these angry rows haven’t escalated in recent years.
Katie Nicholl explains that for William, the day he ascends to the throne is drawing nearer.
“The crown will never have felt closer to the Prince than it does now,” she told The Mirror. “His father’s illness has been a stark reminder that it’s his turn next, and it may not be too far in the distant future.”
“William has mastered that all-important skill of diplomacy, and though he’s visited many politically sensitive areas like the Middle East and Ukraine, he’s never been accused of being overtly political,” she added. “The aides I’ve spoken to and those who know him best say he is absolutely prepared.”
Royal commentator Sally Bedell Smith told People that King Charles has to “accept limitations” during his cancer treatment, The Sun reported.
“Although the King is carrying out his duties with typical determination, he has had to accept limitations during his cancer treatment,” Bedell Smith said. “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.”
According to experts, “abdication would be a significant departure from all tradition.”
Hilary Fordwich, a royal expert, argued with Fox News that when the last time a monarch abdicated, Queen Elizabeth II’s uncle, Edward VIII, it triggered “a constitutional crisis.”
British royal broadcaster Jonathan Sacerdoti told Fox that it is “unlikely” that King Charles will step away from his royal duties any more than “strictly necessary.”
“Of course, he is not a youngster, and the example of his late mother’s older years shows that, when needed, the royal family can accommodate sharing the burden, if necessary,” Sacerdoti said. “But just as Queen Elizabeth II continued to work well into her old age, and even when she was not entirely healthy, I am sure that the king will want to do the same and keep going as much as is possible.”
“King Charles will never abdicate through his own volition, especially as he has waited a lifetime to become monarch,” royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital.
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