Prince William and Princess Kate feel "intense anxiety" at becoming the King and Queen amid Charles' cancer journey, a royal expert says.
The monarch continues to receive treatment for his illness, which was diagnosed in January, and, with Princess of Wales out of action due to her own cancer battle, the Royal Family has been somewhat short-handed of late. But the next monarch will be William, 41, and he'll receive support in his duties from Kate, 42, who will also attend royal engagements in her new role. The prospect of these positions is said to be causing "intense anxiety" for the couple.
Former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown wrote: "News of Charles’s cancer has put William and Catherine in frightening proximity to ascending the throne … The prospect of it, I am told, is causing them intense anxiety."
She recently shared her opinion with the New York Times, which reports Charles' health was praised following his appearance at an Easter Sunday church service last week. One well-wisher at St George's Chapel said: "I think it's really significant (Charles' attendance). It indicates that he's doing good and that he's definitely on the incline in relation to his health, so that's really nice to see. I also would like to thank him for attending the service today because I know that must've been a lot, but he shows himself to be committed to this nation and to people all around the world."
King Charles has thanked the support of the public recently (AFP via Getty Images)The monarch, 75, shook hands and spoke with those who had gathered at the castle in a surprise walkabout following the service on Easter Sunday. Yet, he does continue to undergo treatment for his cancer, and concern remains.
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"Some believe, however, that if Charles and Kate were to be permanently side-lined, forced into greatly reduced roles for the longer term by ongoing health challenges, a Prince William regency would look desperately short-handed. Officials are as busy as ever. There is no question of decisions being taken by anyone other than the king," Tom Sykes, royal correspondent with Daily Beast, said.
In February, His Majesty did not immediately specify which type of cancer it is. The statement read: "During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer."
The Mirror has approached both Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace for comment.
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