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A Royal biographer has reported that Prince William and Kate Middleton are gearing up for an earlier-than-anticipated rise to the throne, as King Charles grapples with ongoing health issues. King Charles was diagnosed with cancer in February this year, and promptly began treatment.

gradual return to public-facing duties.Now, the pair have begun gearing up for William’s ascension, according to royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith.“Although the King is carrying out his duties with typical determination, he has had to accept limitations during his cancer treatment,” Bedell Smith told People.“As a result William has been taking on more responsibilities, and he and Kate have been preparing for their future roles sooner than they would have expected.”The Post has reached out to both Kensington and Buckingham Palace for comments.Charles, for his part, was also forced to slam the brakes on his jam-packed schedule after his cancer diagnosis.This, in turn, has allowed his eldest son to represent the Firm at various events, including his most recent appearance at the re-opening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which William attended sans Charles.“There’s a sense of calm before the storm,” Bedell Smith said. “They are next in line for the biggest job of their lives, and of course, Kate’s health has taken priority, but it’s also allowed everyone to take a step back and figure out what’s important right now.”Last month, palace insiders claimed that royal staffers began drawing up succession plans after the king’s coronation in May 2023.The plans were reportedly fast-tracked earlier this year following Charles’ health woes.“It is something the institution is always mindful of,” a source told the outlet of the palace’s succession plans.

their relationship timeline wasn’t all that straightforward.“[His father] said, ‘Look, William, there’s nothing more important than your family,’” royal author Ingrid Seward told Fox News.“’Don’t make the mistakes that I made,’” Seward claimed Charles had told the future king. “I just did duty, duty, duty.

Prince George, our future king, has been given the cutest nickname by his classmates.They've affectionately dubbed him "PG", a sweet reference to his initials for "Prince George", as reported by The Sun. And it seems this charming moniker isn't just popular at school; it's also used within the Royal household.

Queen Camilla's son, Tom Parker Bowles, has confessed that he doesn't envy his royal stepbrothers, Prince William and Prince Harry, after experiencing his own troubling encounters with the paparazzi. Recalling a particularly distressing incident at the Cannes Film Festival in 1999 when he was accused of drug-taking, the now 49 year old food critic remembers being chastised by King Charles amid the media frenzy. Speaking to The Telegraph, Parker Bowles described the relentless pursuit by photographers: "It was the very height of the tabloid era.

take the baton from singer Taylor Swift, who was named Time’s “Person of the Year” in 2023.Princess Catherine has spent much of the year behind closed doors following her abdominal surgery in January.The procedure was closely followed by her cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment, after which she declared that she was finally cancer free.Following her cancer announcement in March, the princess stayed away from the public eye to prioritize her treatment process.Three months later, the royal wrote in a letter that she was “making good progress” but had “good days and bad days” while going through chemotherapy.Since then, she has returned to the royal fold by understanding a handful of public-facing duties in recent weeks.Most recently, Princess Kate stepped out at the annual Christmas carol service, dubbed “Together at Christmas,” at London’s Westminster Abbey on Friday.During the festive concert, which the beloved royal planned herself, Middleton offered some insight into the difficult year she was faced with.“I didn’t know this year was going to be the year that I’ve just had,” she told singer Paloma Faith at the event. “The unplanned.

Peter Andre is currently filming for his new drama in Cyprus to film for a new, upcoming TV drama.The Mysterious Girl singer is now gearing up for more filming but it means he will be home more everyday. Writing in his weekly column, the 51-year-old singer - who is dad to Theo, Amelia, ten, and eight-month-old Arabella with wife Emily, as well as Junior, 19, and Princess, 17, with ex Katie Price - revealed he will be going Down Under to see his mother Thea's, amid her health battle, after Peter announced she had been diagnosed with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

There’s no doubt that 2024 has turned out to be a difficult and emotional year for the royals, and the shock cancer diagnosis received by both King Charles and the Princess of Wales would have been deeply distressing for the late Queen Elizabeth. “It was a double whammy of bad news affecting two of those closest to her, so it would have upset her terribly had she still been alive,” royal commentator Duncan Larcombe tells OK!. “But I think she would have been extremely proud of how they’ve both handled things.The Queen always had that ‘keep calm and carry on’ work ethic, and we’ve really seen that continue with the King.

Prince William has warmly greeted US President-elect Donald Trump in Paris.The Prince of Wales made the journey to the French capital for the ceremonial reopening of Notre Dame cathedral, which suffered a devastating fire back in 2019. Among the attendees was Mr Trump, who shared a brief exchange and handshake with William.The prince also received a warm welcome from French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte.

Prince William has paid tribute to his later mother, Princess Diana, by visiting a homeless shelter they volunteered at together in the years before her death. The Prince of Wales, 42, was pictured at The Passage in London on Thursday afternoon serving meals to those in need. Volunteer Leo Scanlon shared details about the royal’s low-key visit, telling MailOnline that William stayed for about an hour and spoke with roughly 100 visitors to the shelter.

According to Endgame author Omid Scobie, Prince Harry begged his family to delay releasing a significant announcement.The sad news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's death was shared with the world at 6.30pm on the fateful day of September 8, 2022 – just before Harry was able to land in an Aberdeen airport and journey to Balmoral. Scobie writes in his book that Buckingham Palace had initially planned to issue a statement earlier but delayed at Harry's heartfelt request.The late Queen's grandson wished to be united with his relatives before the public were informed, but adverse weather conditions meant his flight had to circle above, causing a delay.

the fourth annual “Together at Christmas” service on Dec. 6, held at Westminster Abbey in London.It was her second appearance this week, as she’s slowly returning to royal duties following her treatment that started in February.

Kate Middleton stepped out to host the fourth annual “Together at Christmas” service on Friday alongside her husband, Prince William, and their three children: sons Prince George, 11, and Prince Louis, 6, and daughter Princess Charlotte, 9.The couple’s youngest child was photographed carrying a red piece of paper with a handwritten note about what he is thankful for.The family stopped at the famous “Kindness Tree” outside Westminster Abbey in London to hang their messages on the branches in dedication to someone who has supported them in their lives.In honor of the service’s theme of love and empathy, Prince Louis’s note read: “Thank you for Granny and Grandpa because they have played games with me.”Middleton also penned a letter to the 1,600 Abbey carol goers, which includes members of the royal family, sharing with them, “This Carol Service is a heartfelt celebration of every one of you, and a reminder that at Christmas, and throughout the year, we must all shine for each other. Because in times of joy and sadness, we are all each other’s light.”The Prince and Princess of Wales shared footage from their time at the service on social media, capturing the X post, “A wonderful time spent together with friends, family and those who make a real difference to the people around them.”“This year’s Together at Christmas Carol Service celebrated individuals who have inspired, counselled, comforted, and above all else shown that love is the greatest gift we can receive.

A host of celebrities have arrived at Westminster Abbey on Friday 6 December for the Princess of Wales’ annual Christmas carol concert. Princess Kate has made only a handful of public appearances this year following her treatment for cancer, but she has begun to make a return to royal duties and was accompanied to the event by her family, including husband Prince William and children George, Charlotte and Louis.

her epic Eras Tour at BC Place stadium in Vancouver, Canada, this weekend.As the 34-year-old pop superstar gets set to kick off the final three shows on Friday night before the curtain closes on Sunday, we look back on the 13 best moments from the highest-grossing tour of all time in honor of her lucky number.Twenty-one months ago, Swift opened the Eras Tour on March 17, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. “I’m gonna take a wild guess and say that if you’re here tonight, there’s a pretty good chance that you went through a considerable amount of effort to be with us tonight,” she told the crowd, acknowledging how difficult it was for some fans to get tickets.

The Prince and Princes of Wales' children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine and Prince Louis, six, will be part of their mother, Kate Middleton's annual Christmas carol concert in Westminster Abbey tonight. Ahead of the event kicking off, Louis was pictured holding a sweet handwritten note addressed to his grandparents, King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The young royal affectionately addressed them as 'Grandpa and Granny' on the letter in his handwriting.

host the fourth annual “Together at Christmas” service on Friday after undergoing chemotherapy and coming out the other side cancer-free. The Princess of Wales, 42, appeared cheery at Westminster Abbey in London for the holiday concert, seemingly proving this holiday season carries more weight following her health battle.Middleton even got there early without her family to greet the volunteers, reported People.

The anticipation is mounting for Princess Kate's 'Together at Christmas' carol service, set to take place tonight. Earlier this week, 1,600 guests received invites to Westminster Abbey, along with a heartfelt message penned by Kate herself for the first time.The service will blend traditional and contemporary elements to cater to all faiths and none, featuring performances from the world-renowned Westminster Abbey choir and other musical acts.

The relative calm that’s surrounded Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently was well and truly broken by a new German documentary that aired last week. Entitled Harry - The Lost Prince, the bombshell show shone a spotlight on their new life as globetrotting charity ambassadors - but was deeply damning and has left Meghan feeling 'hurt' and 'betrayed' yet again, a source tells OK!.

forced to cancel her appearance.During Tuesday’s banquet, Anne nearly missed toasting the guest of honor at the dinner table — a mistake that would’ve broken the royal protocol.In a video shared on X, credited to Sky News, King Charles’ sister was seen looking out at other attendees as the emir clinked his glass with Charles.As Anne brought her glass towards her, she soon realized that she forgot to toast the emir of Qatar as she nearly took a sip.The princess quickly rectified the would-be error and raised her glass while making eye contact with the guest of honor before taking a sip.While other senior members of the royal family were in attendance, Princess Catherine and Queen Camilla skipped the dinner due to their respective health woes.The sheikh, 44, and his first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, 39, were greeted by the British royals in London for the couple’s two-day visit to England.Earlier this week, the Prince and Princess of Wales joined the Qatar royals at the Horse Guards Parade, where Charles welcomed the royal couple.Camilla, 77, was forced to miss the event since she’s recovering from a chest infection.Meanwhile, Middleton, 42, attended Tuesday’s daytime festivities — which marked her first state visit since her cancer diagnosis earlier this year.After the Horse Guards Parade, William and Middleton, along with Charles and the Qatar royals, went back to Buckingham Palace in a carriage procession.Anne’s close call comes just weeks after she politely blocked her sister-in-law, Queen Camilla, from breaking royal protocol during a recent royal engagement.After the pair arrived together at the University of London for an event, they were escorted into the Senate House, where

who is currently in New York — praised the “incredible achievements of young people who exemplify the spirit of the Diana Award,” adding that the charity’s mission is to inspire youngsters to make a “positive change.”“My mother’s belief in the power of young people to drive positive change continues to inspire me,” Harry, 40, said in the clip.“No matter the challenges we face, whether it’s climate change, mental health or systemic injustices, her legacy and the efforts of young people to inspire further action in the world fill me with hope.”The father of two continued, “Sometimes the world’s problems can seem too big for any one person to tackle, but your efforts are a powerful reminder that we all have the potential to contribute to a fairer world.”“No one is ever a conduit for change alone and the award recipients we’re honoring today are testament to that.”Separately, Prince William wrote a letter to this year’s recipients, praising them for their “kindness and compassion.”“My mother … would be immensely proud of you,” the Prince of Wales, 42, penned.“In this special 25th anniversary year for the Diana Award, it is wonderful to see young people from across the globe being recognized,” the future king wrote, adding that the world can often “feel an uncertain and unfamiliar place.”“I hope this award helps you to further champion your cause and support those around you. Thank you for your dedication.