KING Charles is currently undergoing cancer treatment and depends more than ever on a few close friends and family.
A royal expert has stated that there are two key individuals who rally behind the monarch and are his “tower of strength” and “pillar of support”.
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The source told Fabulous that although Charles is saving his time on his carefully chosen commitments, he relies on David, 62, the Earl of Snowdon.
David is the king’s cousin on his late mother’s side of the family, and his parents were the late Princess Margaret and photographer Tony Armstrong Jones.
The source said: “Those working for the then Prince in Wales I first noticed a subtle change in the amount of time he spent with David about six years ago, when Charles often sought his views on subjects of mutual interest, such as design or architecture.
“The warmth of trust and respect between the two has continued to grow since Charles’ death. succession to the throne and during the king’s cancer treatment.
“Officially, David helps run the King’s Foundation, which is Charles’ group of charities. [formerly the Prince’s Foundation] but her bond with Charles goes much deeper than that.
“While it is the duty of the King’s private secretary to keep access to the monarch to a minimum during his treatment and recovery, David takes priority – his calls will always be answered by Charles.”
Camilla was hailed as the “ultimate guardian” following her husband’s diagnosis and insisted he be “kept away from all stress”.
However, the source added: “She knows that talking to David does Charles good and makes him feel like things are being taken care of.”
The second figure who has rallied around Charles and who will supposedly “put a smile on the king’s face” is Camilla’s son, Tom Parker Bowles, 49.
Restaurant critic Tom, who often characteristics in MasterChef: The Professionals, he is Charles’ godson and his son Freddy, 13, was one of the Pages of Honor at the king’s coronation.
The source added: “Charles has always been a big figure in Tom’s life, ever since the hard times – when Charles married was breaking up and so was Camilla – and Charles and Tom have a mutual respect for each other.
“Tom is charming and has a very relaxed manner. He is also very funny and makes Charles laugh.
“He is one of the few who has been invited to Birkhall while Charles recovers from cancer treatment.”
Tom counts several journalists among his friends, but has always been cautious when discussing his mother’s marriage to the king.
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However, he spoke out against comments made by Prince Harry in his book Spare, insinuating that Camilla had planned to become queen. and emphasized that she married Charles for love.
“I don’t care what anyone says – this wasn’t any kind of end game,” Tom said on a podcast hosted by Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel.
“She married the person she loved and that’s what happened.”
Those who worked for the then Prince of Wales first noticed a subtle change in the amount of time he spent with David about six years ago, when Charles often sought his opinion on matters of mutual interest, such as design or architecture.
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Buckingham Palace has not yet confirmed details of the king’s treatment, and royal officials have only said so far that he is being treated for an undisclosed form of cancer.
With cancer treatment still ongoing, the king is gradually returning to public engagements.
We shared how Kate Middleton and King Charles are “seeking solace and comfort from each other” and will be each other’s “shoulders to lean on” after they are both diagnosed with cancer, a royal expert has claimed.
Timeline of the battle for King Charles’ health
A look at King Charles’ cancer diagnosis and recovery.
January 17th: Buckingham Palace announces that the king has been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate
January 26th: The Sun exclusively photographs the King arriving at the London Clinic for his ‘corrective procedure’
January 29th: Seen waving and smiling as he leaves the hospital after another night
February 5th: Palace revealed while in hospital for a prostate operation, doctors discovered that the king has a type of cancer
February, 10th: King issues ‘heartfelt thanks’ in written statement
February 21st: King tells Rishi Sunak he was ‘reduced to tears’ by get well cards
March 21st: The Princess of Wales and the King have lunch at Windsor Castle
March 22: Kate announces via video statement that she is being treated for cancer
March 31: King attends Easter Sunday service and takes part in a ‘walk’ with members of the public and aides say ‘it was a significant step’ as King ‘responded to the treatment in a very encouraging way’
April 4: The Sun exclusively reveals King has ordered aides to ‘overload’ his summer schedule and is ‘raring to go’
April 10: King and Queen vacation at Birkhall in the Scottish Highlands
April 26: Buckingham Palace announces King will return to frontline public duties
April 30th: King marks his public return by visiting a cancer hospital with the Queen
Future:
May 8th and 21st: Buckingham Palace Garden Parties
May 21st to 25th: Chelsea Flower Show
June 6: D-Day 80th anniversary celebrations in France and the United Kingdom
15th of June: Trooping the Color anniversary parade in London
June 17th: Garter Day Parade at Windsor Castle
June 18th to 22nd: Royal Ascot
June’s end: State Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan
July 3: Holyrood Week in Scotland
October: Two or three week tour of Australia
The Princess of Wales, 42, who was recovering from major abdominal surgery in January 2024, announced her health battle in a candid video, in which she revealed her “huge shock” after post-operative tests revealed she had the illness.
The Sun previously revealed that King Charles had an “emotional” lunch with “beloved daughter-in-law” Kate hours before she revealed her cancer diagnosis.
It comes after the royal was “too busy” to see his youngest son when he visited the UK last week.
Harry, 39, was looking forward to seeing his father after traveling from California, but his spokesman said: “Unfortunately this will not be possible due to Her Majesty’s full programme.”
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