Kate Middleton's close friend has revealed how the Royal family are "going through hell" following Kate's cancer diagnosis.
26.04.2024 - 19:19 / ok.co.uk
The news that King Charles is returning to public-facing official duties in the near future will not only be a boost for him and Queen Camilla, but also for other key senior royals such as The Prince and Princess of Wales. After an emotionally challenging few months which has seen the number of working members of the family stretched thinly, a top royal commentator has reflected on why this uplifting news will also be a relief for Prince William and Kate.
"This news will be a great relief for William to have his father not only back in health, but also in action – relieving some of the pressure on the Prince to be out and about when he has his own young family and wife to take care of," former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond exclusively tells OK! Jennie adds: “As for Kate, The King’s news will come as a huge relief. Not only because she has great affection for her father-in-law, but because it relieves the pressure on her and on William.
"With the King back in action, albeit not a full diary, she can feel more relaxed about a protracted absence from the public arena, and William can feel less anxious about taking time off when he needs to be with his wife and family." “It has been an incredibly tough few months for the King and Queen and the spectre of cancer will undoubtedly hang over them for the foreseeable future," Jennie adds. "Hopefully the sun will soon be shining and the royal season will get underway with the Chelsea Flower Show, Trooping the Colour, Royal Ascot and many other engagements with the King in attendance at as many as possible." To mark the news, the King and Queen released a specially commissioned photograph which was taken by Millie Pilkington the day after their 19th wedding anniversary on
.Kate Middleton's close friend has revealed how the Royal family are "going through hell" following Kate's cancer diagnosis.
his coronation last year, according to royal biographer Robert Hardman’s book, “The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy.”In the book, per People magazine, Hardman claimed that Charles, 75, and Queen Camilla, 76, were early to the coronation at Westminster Abbey in London, England, on May 6, 2023. The Prince and Princess of Wales were supposed to be there eight minutes before the king and queen consort, but they arrived “a minute and a half late” with their two younger children, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.Hardman described the situation as “an awkward scene,” and explained that the delay in the coronation created “an added layer of stress” for Charles and Camilla.The author also revealed a lip reader’s translation of what Charles said in footage captured on a Sky News camera as he was waiting for his son and daughter-in-law.“We can never be on time … There’s always something … This is boring,'” Hardman claimed the monarch said.
He may be sixth in line to the British throne, but Prince Archie's upbringing in Montecito, California is world's away from the centuries of Kings and Queens he descends from. Today, as Archie turns five, just how might the young royal be celebrating? "I wish we knew more about little Archie", former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK!.
since Prince George was a baby, has shared a worrying update on the couple following Middleton’s cancer diagnosis.“I’m heartbroken at the moment, I think they are going through hell, I hope they will be back. It’s really personal,” Arrieta told the Telegraph.The children’s clothing designer, who owns her eponymous label Amaia, has refrained from revealing any nuggets of information about the Waleses until now.The Post has reached out to Kensington Palace for comment.While it’s unclear what made her share the concerning update as the Princess continues to receive chemotherapy for her condition, Arrieta’s remarks could indicate the seriousness of the royal’s condition.Elsewhere, Arrieta opened up about her role as the stylist for Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.“Dressing the royals gives me so much pride, I really do care about how they look,” she told the outlet.Arrieta said she works closely with the children’s current nanny, Maria Borrallo, on dressing the trio.“It’s often a very tight deadline.
returned to official public duties Tuesday as he and wife Queen Camilla visited a cancer treatment center in London where he met with medical specialists.During a visit to University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, the king spoke to fellow cancer patients who are currently undergoing chemotherapy.“It’s always a bit of a shock, isn’t it, when they tell you?” Charles said, per the Times of London, of finding out about his diagnosis in February.Charles was heard telling them that he was feeling “well” and “not too bad” as he continues to receive outpatient treatment.“I’ve got to have my treatment this afternoon as well,” he was heard saying Tuesday.While Charles didn’t reveal details of his diagnosis or treatment plan, he did chat to other patients about their experience with chemo.The monarch asked a male patient whether he was using a cold cap — a method that helps to retain hair growth throughout the procedure.Charles was heard saying that the cold cap method can “help.” He also shook hands with nurses at the facility, telling them, “We really can’t live without you.”Elsewhere, Queen Camilla was heard sharing her knowledge of her husband’s illness, asking patients if they’ve experienced tiredness.“For a lot of people the food starts tasting different,” she also added.Following the king and queen’s visit, one staffer told the outlet, “We were not expecting it at all. We thought it would be very generic, questions about other people’s treatment.”“But he was very open with the patients about how he was feeling.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary by sharing an unseen photo of their wedding day from 2011. The royal couple married on Friday 29 April 2011 at Westminster after eight years of dating and have since welcomed three children, George, 10, Charlotte, 8, and Louis, 6.The couple's wedding photographer on the day was Hugh Burnand, but Millie Pikington, who took an unseen photo, was hired as a private photographer.To celebrate their landmark anniversary, Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding portrait was posted on the royal social media pages with the caption "13 years ago today!" And many royal fans rushed to congratulate them.
The day King Charles has waited for has finally arrived and he is returning to public duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his cancer diagnosis.The progress comes as a major boost for the monarch, 75, who shared the news of his health battle on 6 February and was forced to put aside his immense work ethic and follow doctor’s orders. Sources stressed that despite the announcement, the King still has cancer and will continue to be treated for the undisclosed form of the disease.
Kate Middleton and Prince William have been marking their wedding anniversary today, 13 years after tying the knot at Westminster Abbey on 19 April, 2011.They were watched by 2,000 guests in the Abbey and a further 72 million around the world, but today has likely been a quiet, more sedate celebration for the family, a source told OK!. Our source said that while the family are currently dealing with Kate's recovery after her recent cancer diagnosis, they planned to make the most of the occasion privately.
have shared a previously unseen photograph from their wedding day as they celebrate their 13th anniversary.On April 29, 2011, Catherine Middleton, wearing bespoke Alexander McQueen, walked down Westminster Abbey’s aisle to Sir Hubert Parry’s I Was Glad on the arm of her proud father, Michael Middleton, to marry Prince William. Her sister, , was a bridesmaid, dutifully arranging her sister’s train.
social media account captioned a never-before-seen throwback wedding day image of the couple.And as for celebrations, the pair are marking their anniversary “very privately and quietly,” according to Princess Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell.“William is not a show person,” Burrell revealed. “He is a very private man and celebrations are done behind closed doors.
It’s been 13 years since Kate Middleton and Prince William tied the knot in their iconic royal wedding at Westminster Abbey. In the years that have followed, the pair have enjoyed immense highs, such as the births of their three children Prince George, ten, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, six.They have also had to face multiple challenges together, including the deaths of Prince Philip and the Queen, the fallout with Prince Harry and Kate’s recent cancer battle. Yet through it all, the couple, who first met at St Andrews in 2001, remain stronger than ever.
Kate Middleton was reportedly asked by King Charles and Queen Camilla to change the spelling of her name due to a potential conflict with the pair, according to Prince Harry's memoir.
Prince William and Kate Middleton have a unique takeaway privilege that other members of the Royal Family don't. Like many Brits, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoy tucking into a delicious takeaway now and then, with Indian and Chinese dishes being their top picks for a relaxing night in.
The Princess of Wales was reportedly asked to alter the spelling of her name due to a clash with King Charles and Queen Camilla. In her role, the princess is one of the most globally recognisable women and is widely known by her nickname Kate. However, her real name is Catherine, which is how nearly all members of the Royal Family, including her husband Prince William, refer to her.
King Charles is getting back to work.
Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III will return to his public duties after positive effects from his cancer treatment.
King Charles is said to be “greatly encouraged” at returning to public facing royal duties following the positive effect of his cancer treatment. Charles has been receiving care as an outpatient since early February, and the announcement will be a boost for the monarchy coming to terms with the King and the Princess of Wales as cancer patients.
Almost three months on since King Charles bravely revealed he was battling cancer, Buckingham Palace has released a “positive” statement about his treatment progress, as it revealed the monarch is now able to return to some public facing duties amid his ongoing care.The statement, which was released on Friday April 26 read: “His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis. “To help mark this milestone, The King and Queen will make a joint visit to a cancer treatment centre next Tuesday, where they will meet medical specialists and patients.This visit will be the first in a number of external engagements His Majesty will undertake in the weeks ahead.
The Palace has just dropped a major health update on King Charles, and it's no coincidence that the news broke at 6pm sharp. The timing was meticulously planned to align with the BBC News at Six, giving the press, including OK! who were briefed with a 6pm embargo, ample time to prep their coverage.
Kate Middleton and Prince William's delay in unveiling a new photo of Prince Louis on his sixth birthday, might be due to hesitations stemming from the Mother's Day photo incident and the Princess needing some "time, space and privacy", suggests a Royal expert.