The Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the King Charles had received a cancer diagnosis, although the specific type was not disclosed for 18 months. Despite this, the 76 -year -old monarch has maintained a busy schedule, making public appearances and exercising royal tasks, although he was briefly hospitalized due to the side effects of treatment. While the royal family returns to their functions after their summer break in Balmoral, the former butler of King Charles, Grant Harrold, explained how the palace managed this difficult period.
Harrold, who recently released his memories The Royal Butler: My remarkable life in the Royal Servicepraised the transparency of the palace concerning the king’s health. In an interview with GB News when it launched a book in London, Harrold pointed out: “It is good that they were so open on this subject. It is really unusual.”
He also underlined the increased roles provided by Prince William, Kate Middleton and Camilla. “William who intensifies is important because one day it will be his role,” said Harrold, dealing with a parallel between the current situation and the experience of Queen Elizabeth in the context of his father, King George VI, who died of cancer in 1952. Harrold noted that this experiences were crucial to prepare for his possible reign and stressed the importance of Prince William Living a similar experience while his father is always king.
“The role of William in the royal family has widened in the past year,” said Harrold, pointing occasions when the Prince of Wales represented the royal family on the world stages, including during the reopening of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris and the funeral of Pope Francis. In addition, in June, William delivered a speech in Monaco on Ocean Protection, a cause of which his father is passionate.
Harrold’s ideas reflect meticulous planning and the leadership transition within the royal family while Prince William plays a more important role in preparing the future.
