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The Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Can King Charles heal a royal family crisis before it's too late?
KING Charles III has been busy this month marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany and preparing to fly to Canada to open its Parliament today. But his public schedule was eclipsed yet again by a highly-publicised eruption from his estranged younger son, Prince Harry. It has become a familiar pattern for the 76-year-old monarch. Two years after his coronation, his reign is shaping up as both eventful and oddly unchanging in its core narrative – that of a beleaguered father managing a messy brood. Harry's emotional plea to be reconciled with his family – made in a recent interview with the BBC, in which he mused about how long his cancer-stricken father had left to live – resurfaced bitter ruptures within the royal family, which has yet to find its footing in the still-fledgling Carolean era. 'There is an overhang in the way we see Charles' reign,' said Ed Owens, a historian who writes about the British monarchy. 'It hasn't really gotten going, nor are we sure how long it will last.' To be sure, the king has done a lot. Despite undergoing weekly treatments for cancer diagnosed last year, he travelled to France, Australia, Poland and Italy. He found time to curate a playlist for Apple Music (Kylie Minogue and Bob Marley feature), played host at state banquets and posed for portraits. But Harry's comments, which came after a legal defeat over his security arrangements in Britain, dragged attention back to the rift that opened in 2020 when he and his wife, Meghan, withdrew from royal life and moved to California. Some royal watchers warn that unless Charles finds a way to heal that rift, it could define his reign, undercutting the messages of tolerance and inclusiveness that he has long championed. 'When history comes to be written about the king, this will reflect badly on him,' said Peter Hunt, a former royal correspondent for the BBC. 'He represents an institution that is about family, unity and fostering forgiveness. His role is to bring people together, and yet he can't bring people together on his doorstep.' Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on the king's relationship with his son. But it pushed back on Harry's contention in the BBC interview that his father could have done more to spare him the loss of automatic, publicly-funded police protection when he visits Britain. An appeals court ruled May 2 that a government committee had acted properly in denying Harry automatic protection after he stopped being a working royal. He said he does not think it is safe to bring his wife and children home without such security. Harry remains estranged from his older brother, Prince William, as well as his father, which adds to the portrait of a family divided and diminished. When the royals gathered on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a flyover of war planes during the anniversary celebrations, their ranks were noticeably sparse. For William, the loss of Harry, as well as his father's illness, has thrust him into a more conspicuously public role. He met with President Donald Trump last year at the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. He rode on a tank during a visit to British troops in Estonia. And he represented his father at the funeral of Pope Francis last month, which came only days after Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, met Francis at the Vatican. 'William has sometimes been seen as work-shy, but we see him gravitating toward bigger, more media-friendly events,' said Owens, the historian. 'He's burnishing his reputation as a statesman.' William has put much of his energy into a programme to tackle homelessness in six cities across Britain and Northern Ireland. Like his father, he continues to be active on climate change, though Owens said both had modulated their voices as net-zero targets have become politically fraught. The heir to the throne made perhaps his biggest splash with the British public when he offered astute sports commentary last month before a Champions League game pitting his favourite football club Aston Villa against Paris Saint-Germain. One of the hosts, Rio Ferdinand, joked that he could take his job. The job that William does not want, at least for now, is his father's. But fears over the king's health have made talk of succession inescapable. In late March, Charles was briefly hospitalised after a reaction to his medication. The palace insisted it was a minor bump on the road to recovery, but it set off alarm bells at British broadcasters, for whom the passing of a monarch sets in motion massive coverage. Nothing in the king's calendar suggests he is slowing down. If anything, he has embraced his duties with a zeal that royal watchers say is either evidence of a robust recovery or the mark of a man who knows he has limited time. When he opens Canada's Parliament on May 27, it will be no ordinary royal visit. Charles, who is king of Canada, will be a symbol of Canadian sovereignty at a time when Trump is calling for it to become the 51st American state. By all accounts, Charles relishes his role as an agent of British soft power. He recently played host to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine and sent Trump a letter inviting him on a second state visit to Britain. But such high-profile engagements, royal watchers say, do not disguise the fact that his illness has hindered him from pursuing the kinds of reforms to the British monarchy that many expected after his coronation. 'The man has had the wind taken from his sails,' Owens said. – ©2025 The New York Times Company This article was first published on The New York Times.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
King Charles' Aide Shares First Major Health Update Since His Hospitalization amid Cancer Treatment
A senior aide shared an update on King Charles amid his cancer treatment, saying the monarch is managing his illness as he continues his royal duties "As long as you just do what the doctors say, just live your life as normal as possible. That's exactly what he is doing," the aide says The update comes after the King, 76, was briefly hospitalized in March due to an adverse reaction to his treatmentKing Charles is carrying on amid his cancer treatment. In the first major update about the monarch's health since his brief hospitalization in March, a senior royal aide says the King, 76, is keeping a busy schedule of royal duties as he continues to manage his health — most recently, undertaking a two-day trip to Canada, of which he is head of state, with Queen Camilla. The aide says, "The thing you learn about this illness is that you just manage it, and that's what he does." 'Medical science has made incredible advances, and I genuinely see no difference in him," the aide adds. "As long as you just do what the doctors say, just live your life as normal as possible. That's exactly what he is doing." King Charles publicly announced his cancer diagnosis in February 2024. After a brief period out of the spotlight, he resumed small audiences before returning to public-facing engagements in April 2024. On March 27, he was hospitalized at The London Clinic "following scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer," Buckingham Palace said in a statement. "The King experienced temporary side effects that required a short period of observation in hospital." Palace aides did not give further details on his particular condition or treatment program, but sources said his recovery continues to trend in a positive direction. "The most minor bump in the road that's very much heading in the right direction," a royal source said at the time. After cancelling some scheduled engagements, King Charles was back on royal outings a few days after his hospitalization. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! The senior royal aide said King Charles' visit to Canada, his first since acceding to the throne in 2022, "was a reset and reaffirmation of that relationship, and for Their Majesties to see so many people turn out and to be so thrilled to see them was fantastic." "Almost three years on, everyone has a clear impression of what that is and the role that he will play, one that is both traditional for the monarchy and distinct to His Majesty," the aide added. 'He has dealt with his illness in a very human way, and the way he's engaging with the public at a very human level," the aide says. "I think we now have a clear idea of what the Carolean age looks like and what it stands for — now and hopefully for many years to come." The landmark moment of King Charles' Canada visit was his historic speech at the State Opening of Parliament, where he became only the second monarch to deliver the address following his mother, Queen Elizabeth, who did so in October 1957. His speech navigated his role as Canada's head of state and the U.K.'s allyship with the U.S. The recent election of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was viewed as a rejection of President Donald Trump's agenda amid his remarks that Canada could be "merged with the U.S." and become the '51st state.' Ailsa Anderson, former press secretary to the late Queen Elizabeth, tells PEOPLE that King Charles could "give a master class in diplomatic relations." "The speech was really well handled," says Anderson. "It could have gone off the rails, and it didn't.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
A Senior Royal Aide Just Shared a Surprising Update on King Charles's Health
In February 2024, Buckingham Palace announced King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer. The Palace never disclosed what type of cancer the King has, nor what his prognosis is, but in a new interview with the Telegraph, a senior royal aide is sharing updates on the King's health. He is dealing 'incredibly well' with cancer, the aide said, adding, 'The thing you learn about this illness is that you just manage it and that's what he does. Medical science has made incredible advances and I genuinely see no difference in him. As long as you just do what the doctors say, just live your life as normal as possible... that's exactly what he is doing.' Later in the interview, the aide, who remained anonymous, said King Charles 'has dealt with his illness in a very human way, and the way he's engaging with the public at a very human level. I think we now have a clear idea of what the Carolean age looks like and what it stands for - now and hopefully for many years to come.' The interview comes in the aftermath of Charles's quick trip to Canada, where he delivered the Throne Speech to open Canadian Parliament. Earlier this month, the King's wellbeing was in the news as Prince Harry made comments to the BBC that he doesn't know how much longer his father has to live. 'He won't speak to me because of this security stuff. But it would be nice to reconcile,' the Duke of Sussex revealed. The King himself has rarely spoken on the matter, but at a Garden Party hosted at Buckingham Palace, he spoke with a guest about radiation treatment, and offered advice about what can help. You Might Also Like 12 Weekend Getaway Spas For Every Type of Occasion 13 Beauty Tools to Up Your At-Home Facial Game
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
King's life as ‘normal as possible' despite cancer diagnosis
The King is no different despite the fact that he is living with cancer, a royal aide has said. His life is as 'normal as possible', maintaining a busy schedule since the start of the year, which was reflected by his whirlwind 24 hours in Canada this week to deliver a speech opening the country's parliament. The senior royal aide said the King is dealing 'incredibly well' with his undisclosed cancer, adding: 'The thing you learn about this illness is that you just manage it and that's what he does. 'Medical science has made incredible advances and I genuinely see no difference in him. 'As long as you just do what the doctors say, just live your life as normal as possible... that's exactly what he is doing.' The senior royal aide described the King's speech, written by the Canadian government, as 'thought-provoking, not provocative', and it set out the agenda of prime minister Mark Carney's new administration, outlining measures widely seen as combating US president Donald Trump. The US leader has launched a trade war against his neighbour, spoken of annexing the nation and has made fresh claims that Canada is in talks to become America's 51st state in return for free military protection. The King warned Canada is facing a 'critical moment' in its history and the government would bond with 'reliable trading partners and allies,' a move that follows Mr Trump's economic tactics. His Majesty told the gathered parliamentarians the Canadian government would also boost its armed forces to 'protect Canada's sovereignty'. The two-day visit with the Queen to Canada – the most senior foreign country where the King is head of state – was seen as the completion of a series of firsts for the King. The King has been passing a number of milestones since becoming monarch, from his inaugural address to the country, first trips to the home nations, and his first visit to Canada as its King. A senior royal aide said: 'It is a reset of that relationship, and for Their Majesties to see so many people turn out and to be so thrilled to see them was fantastic.' The King's royal aides gave careful consideration to the issue of continuity and change from one monarch to the next in light of Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign, which had come to define the modern role of the head of state. The King wanted to use his position as the Prince of Wales to make an impact, and still does now, a change from the late Queen, who rarely spoke about issues. The Carolean reign, begun in September 2022, is underpinned by the King's core commitments, what aides have called the four Cs – climate, community, culture and Commonwealth – with the addition of a smaller 'c' for his illness being used to show support for others affected by cancer. The aide said about the Carolean age: 'Almost three years on, everyone has a clear impression of what that is and the role that he will play – one that is both traditional for the monarchy and distinct to His Majesty. 'Leveraging on the long relationships he has built over the years, he has enhanced his role as a global statesman on so many issues, wielding soft power to the benefit of all the realms and commonwealth nations at a time of great international challenge. 'He has dealt with his illness in a very human way, and the way he's engaging with the public at a very human level. I think we now have a clear idea of what the Carolean age looks like and what it stands for - now and hopefully for many years to come.'
Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
- Health
- Belfast Telegraph
‘No difference' in the King despite cancer diagnosis, says senior royal aide
Charles' life is a 'normal as possible' and the King has maintained a busy schedule since the start of the year, reflected by his whirlwind 24 hours in Canada this week to deliver a speech opening the country's parliament. The senior royal aide said the King is dealing 'incredibly well' with his undisclosed cancer, adding: 'The thing you learn about this illness is that you just manage it and that's what he does. 'The medical science has made incredible advances and I genuinely see no difference in him. 'As long as you just do what the doctors say, just live your life as normal as possible… that's exactly what he is doing.' The senior royal aide described Charles' speech, written by the Canadian government, as 'thought provoking not provocative' and it set out the agenda of prime minister Mark Carney's new administration, outlining measures widely seen as combating US president Donald Trump. The US leader has launched a trade war against his neighbour, spoken of annexing the nation and has made fresh claims Canada is in talks to become America's 51st state in return for free military protection. The King warned Canada is facing a 'critical moment' in its history and the government would bond with 'reliable trading partners and allies,' a move that follows Mr Trump's economic tactics. Charles told the gathered parliamentarians the Canadian government would also boost its armed forces to 'protect Canada's sovereignty'. The two-day visit with the Queen to Canada – the most senior foreign country where Charles is head of state – was seen as the completion of a series of firsts for the King. Charles has been passing a number of milestones since becoming monarch, from his inaugural address to the country, first trips to the home nations, and now first visit to Canada as its King. A senior royal aide said: 'It is a reset of that relationship, and for Their Majesties to see so many people turn out and to be so thrilled to see them was fantastic.' The King's royal aides gave careful consideration to the issue of continuity and change from one monarch to the next in light of Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign, which had come to define the modern role of the head of state. Charles wanted to use his position as the Prince of Wales to make an impact and still does now he is King, a change from the late Queen who rarely spoke about issues. The Carolean reign, begun in September 2022, is underpinned by Charles' core commitments, what aides have called the four Cs – climate, community, culture and Commonwealth – with the addition of a smaller c for his own illness being used to show support for others affected by cancer. The aide said about the Carolean age: 'Almost three years on, everyone has a clear impression of what that is and the role that he will play – one that is both traditional for the monarchy and distinct to His Majesty. 'Leveraging on the long relationships he has built over the years, he has enhanced his role as a global statesman on so many issues, wielding soft power to the benefit of all the realms and commonwealth nations at a time of great international challenge. 'He has dealt with his illness in a very human way and the way he's engaging with the public at a very human level. I think we now have a clear idea of what the Carolean age looks like and what it stands for – now and hopefully for many years to come.'
