Princess Kate Middleton and King Charles III’s latest medical processes are creating tension about the future of the British monarchy.
On January 17, Richard Fitzwilliams, a royal expert, exclusively told US Weekly about the next line of succession, he indicated that they don’t want a trimmed-down monarchy.
Buckingham Palace said, Charles, 75, will have a corrective procedure after being diagnosed with an enlarged prostate. Following the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022, Charles will postpone any public appearances while he recovers. According to the statement, his condition is benign.
Kate who is 42 also went under medical treatment, Kensington Palace revealed that she is recovering after getting a planned abdominal surgery.
What is wrong with King Charles and Princess Kate?
Naturally, a mother of three, Kate has not disclosed the specifics of the operation she had since she wants to maintain the privacy of her medical status. Kensington Palace has only disclosed that “abdominal surgery” was performed. It is thought that her illness was not malignant, nevertheless.
In contrast, King Charles has made the unprecedented move of disclosing specifics about his health. For his enlarged prostate, he will have a set procedure.
Charles will have a remedial operation, according to the Palace, which stated that his condition was benign. It is believed that the King wanted to spread the word about his diagnosis to nudge other men who might be having similar symptoms to seek medical attention, following public health guidelines.
The 75-year-old king was crowned in Westminster Abbey last May, after ascending to the throne barely 16 months earlier after serving as the heir apparent for 70 years.
Royal Family’s Official Statement
Prince William and Kate’s official home, Kensington Palace, issued a statement saying, for her scheduled abdominal surgery, the Princess of Wales was admitted to the hospital yesterday.
After a successful operation, she should stay in the hospital for ten to fourteen days before going home to complete her recovery. According to the latest medical advice, she probably won’t be able to resume her public duties until after Easter.
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, is grateful for the attention to her remarks and hopes that the public will respect her intention to keep her children’s lives as normal as possible and to keep her private medical records.
As a result, Kensington Palace will only give updates on Her Royal Highness’s status when there is noteworthy new information to disclose.
The Princess of Wales regrets having to cancel her planned engagements and extends her apology to everyone involved. She is eager to get as many back as she can, as quickly as she can.
The statement was released by Buckingham Palace, which is in charge of the King’s affairs, one and a half hours later. It said the King had sought therapy for an enlarged prostate.
The condition of His Majesty is benign, and he will be going to the hospital the next week for a procedure. We shall be delaying the King’s public appearances until he recovers.
Who will take care of the two?
Naturally, some of the greatest medical experts in the nation are ensuring that Kate and Charles receive the best treatment possible, as they are members of the Royal Family.
In addition to the physicians and nurses attending Kate, her friends, and family will be exerting every effort to facilitate a seamless recovery.
It is acknowledged that Prince William will not be available for official business during his wife’s hospital stay or in the initial days after her homecoming. Then, William will reduce some of his commitments while remaining at Kate’s side to tend to their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
Since Kate and her family are so close, it’s probable that Carole and Mike Middleton will support her while she gets better.
Since Kate’s marriage to William, her sister Pippa and brother James have maintained tight relations with the Royal Family, and they will probably be of great assistance to her over the coming months. Charles will undoubtedly have the support of his adored wife, Queen Camilla, in the meantime.