Why King Charles went public with his diagnosis while Kate Middleton chose to keep hers private

seen walking to St. Mary Magdalene Church, near Sandringham.On Saturday, the monarch broke his silence over the shocking diagnosis, thanking the public for the support he’s received since the news came to light.Charles said that such thoughts are “the greatest comfort and encouragement.”“It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organizations which support cancer patients and their families across the UK and wider world,” he said in a statement.“My lifelong admiration for their tireless care and dedication is all the greater as a result of my own personal experience.”The Palace revealed Charles’ diagnosis after he underwent a procedure for an enlarged prostate.

his cancer-stricken father, King Charles, according to a royal expert.The Duke of Sussex’s blink-and-you-miss-it trip to London last week saw him spend a total of 24 hours on home soil, less than an hour of which was spent with his ailing father.And according to royal expert and author Ingrid Seward, the Prince of Wales, 41, has branded Harry’s trip as a “PR opportunity,” and has “absolutely no interest” in reconciling.“William would be upset that Harry yet again has chosen to make this visit to see his father a PR opportunity,” Seward told The Sun.

King Charles waited more than 70 years to ascend the throne, a record in the Royal Family. But after just 15 months as monarch, he’s been dealt a devastating blow following his shock cancer diagnosis - forcing him to step back from public duties.

To say it’s been a difficult start to the year for the Princess of Wales would be an understatement. And according to royal experts, the unexpected arrival of Prince Harry in the UK last week following King Charles’ shock cancer diagnosis is likely to have reignited the “lack of trust” Kate feels towards him and his wife Meghan.

King Charles kept his meeting with Prince Harry short due to the need for “calm”, a royal expert has claimed. After Buckingham Palace announced on Monday 5 February that the monarch, 75, had been diagnosed with cancer, Prince Harry, 39, jetted from his home in California to London to meet with his father. The meeting took place on Tuesday 6 February at Clarence House, the King’s official residence, though it’s unclear how long the pair spent together.

King Charles III on Saturday made his first public statement since his cancer diagnosis was shared with the world last week, expressing thanks for well wishes.“I would like to express my most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support and good wishes I have received in recent days,” Charles, 75, said in a message released by Buckingham Palace. “As all those who have been affected by cancer will know, such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement.”“It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organizations which support cancer patients and their families across the UK and wider world,” the monarch continued.

A friend of King Charles has shared that "boredom will be one of the hardest things" for the monarch following his cancer diagnosis. His Majesty, 75, has had to cancel all his public duties, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday.

Prince Harry is on good terms with his father, King Charles, after they reunited for the first time since the Coronation last May – according to a body language expert.The Duke of Sussex recently touched down in the UK for a brief visit, after learning of the monarch's cancer diagnosis. Despite only spending 26 hours in London before flying back to Los Angeles to be with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, two, Judi James has hinted that Harry's body language suggested a positive reunion with the King.

King Charles has issued a heartfelt statement following the news of his cancer diagnosis earlier this week.

King Charles has released his first statement after it was announced he had been diagnosed with cancer. Buckingham Palace has issued the statement, with the 75 year old monarch saying it is "heartening" to hear that his diagnosis has "helped to promote public understanding." The full statement reads: "I would like to express my most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support and good wishes I have received in recent days.

frantically flew to London earlier this week to meet with King Charles in the wake of the monarch’s shock cancer diagnosis. The estranged father and son met for just 30 minutes leaving royal watchers skeptical as to whether the health crisis could lead to a long-lasting reconciliation — but one expert says it shows that the king is “learning from his mistakes.”Charles purportedly called Harry on the phone to tell him of the cancer news before it was announced to the public, a move that relationship expert Louella Alderson believes is a positive sign.

Throughout his long tenure as the Prince of Wales, King Charles became well-known for speaking out about his passions for protecting the environment and the importance of organic farming. And, if one thing is clear, he certainly practices what he preaches according to former members of royal staff.This extends to what he likes to eat, his daily habits and what he takes with him when he travels in the UK and abroad.

Meghan Markle has been spotted beaming as she's broken cover for the first time since the news of King Charles' cancer diagnosis. Prince Harry raised back to the UK this week from LA to be with his father, who is receiving treatment for an unspecified treatment, to have an intimate 45-minute chat with the King at Clarence House.

cancer-stricken father, King Charles, according to photos obtained by The Post. The Duke of Sussex, who undertook the trip without Markle, 42, was seen entering London’s Heathrow Airport donning blue jeans, a basic white T-shirt and a black jacket.The estranged royal, 39, arrived in the UK around 2 p.m.

British socialite Lady Colin Campbell has claimed that Prince Harry's reunion with King Charles was only 12 minutes long. It comes after reports suggested that the meeting had been between half an hour and 45 minutes long, with the Duke of Sussex quickly flying back to California afterwards. However, Lady Colin has now claimed that the meeting was even shorter than this, with the royals only speaking for a short 12 minutes.

The King and Queen Camilla have been seen for the first time since Charles's cancer diagnosis was announced yesterday. Charles and the Queen were driven away from their London residence, Clarence House. He is believed to be preparing to travel by helicopter to Sandringham in Norfolk, and was seen smiling and waving as part of a black convoy.

King Charles has been said to be in good spirits and feeling "hugely positive" following the shock news that he has cancer.The King revealed on Monday, February 5, that he has been diagnosed with cancer and will start treatment immediately. Family and friends were said to be amazed by his determination to carry on with "business as usual". It is understood his cancer has been caught very early and the prognosis is good, according to MailOnline.

Prince Harry jetted back to the UK to be by his father King Charles' side after learning of his cancer diagnosis, however their reunion was abruptly cut short, a royal expert has revealed.

King Charles will 'miss a month of Royal engagements' as he recovers from an operation on his prostate, it has been reported. His wife of 19 years, Queen Camilla, 76, is said to have urged King Charles, 75, to rest, after his surgery, after arriving at The London Clinic in Marylebone on Friday.

British reality show Celebrity Big Brother has reportedly recruited a contestant connected in high places, with the Princess of Wales’s uncle set to take part.