King Charles was “very emotional” after having a private lunch with Kate Middleton the day before she bravely revealed her cancer diagnosis to the world.
The 75-year-old monarch traveled from London to Windsor Castle on Thursday to have a heart-to-heart with his “darling” daughter-in-law.
Princess Kate, 42, is believed to have wanted to confide in Charles how she was coping with her own fight against the disease, it reported. Sun.
The Princess of Wales also spoke about her emotional video in which she sat on a park bench and told the nation of her “big surprise” at discovering she had cancer.
The intimate lunch between the couple further cements the strong bond Kate and Charles share with the King, who lovingly describes the Princess as his “beloved daughter-in-law.”
Months earlier, Charles had put on his robe and “walked” to comfort Princess Kate while they both recovered from surgery at the London Clinic.
King Charles was “very emotional” after having a private lunch with Kate Middleton the day before she bravely revealed her cancer diagnosis to the world.
It is believed that Princess Kate, 42, wanted to confide in Charles how she was coping with her own fight against the disease.
The intimate lunch between the couple further cements the strong bond Kate and Charles share with the King, who lovingly describes the Princess as his “beloved daughter-in-law.”
A source said Charles and Catherine would have had much to discuss over lunch at Windsor Castle with the King just weeks before starting his treatment.
“The King left his lunch very excited,” they said.
“They are very close and he considers Catherine his daughter.
“There is no doubt that there is much that you can share and can support each other during your deeply personal battles with cancer.”
Meanwhile, inside sources told the Sunday Times that King Charles, who was being treated for an enlarged prostate, was seen “walking” from his hospital bed, to see Kate in the hallway.
At the time, the princess had undergone major abdominal surgery, which was not thought to be for a malignant disease, but post-operative tests found signs of cancer.
The thought of the cheerful King comforting his daughter-in-law as they both face major health issues will warm the hearts of millions across the country.
Kate and Charles have taken solace in each other as they both battle cancer at the same time, a well-placed source said. The Telegraph.
“You can both empathize with what the other is going through, which helps in a difficult time like this,” they said.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were seen together last week while William attended the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey.
King Charles III, himself undergoing cancer treatment, pictured arriving at Clarence House on Tuesday.
“What we’ve seen in recent weeks is that the fact that they were both going through the same health experience cemented that bond.”
The King treats Kate like the daughter he never had and has a “soft spot” for her, and the Princess often turns to His Majesty for guidance on royal matters.
“He’s not a father figure as such – she has her own father to whom she is absolutely devoted – but you could say the King treats her like the daughter he never had,” the source added.
You see it in the photos of them together. That relationship is best summed up in those fascinating moments when she greets him first with a kiss and then with a bow.
Another insider said: ‘There is a very strong relationship between Their Majesties and the Welsh. They are very united, even more so at the moment.’
Another source added to The Times: ‘The King has always had a close, warm and unique relationship with the princess.
‘She has great love and respect for him and his position.
“When they were in the hospital together, they walked down the hallway a lot to spend time with her. “He has been encouraging and supporting her throughout.”
Details of the touching support meeting emerged tonight, as it was also suggested that the King hopes to attend the royal family’s traditional Easter Sunday service.
It may be his first public appearance after the Princess of Wales revealed she has cancer.
The King and Queen pictured with the Prince and Princess of Wales during their visit to the Defense Medical Rehabilitation Center in Loughborough, Warwickshire, in 2020.
King Charles arrives at London’s Marylebone clinic this morning for treatment.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla leave the London Clinic in central London, where he underwent prostate surgery on January 29.
He may attend a smaller version of the annual service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle alongside the Queen if his health permits.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children will not attend next week’s service after Kate said she was receiving preventative chemotherapy in an emotional video message on Friday.
It is unlikely to be a large family gathering or service, according to The Telegraph, as the King has suspended his public-facing royal duties.
Charles has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer since early February after he was treated for an enlarged prostate at the same hospital where Kate underwent abdominal surgery.
In an emotional video message, Kate spoke about the “huge shock” after tests identified cancer following surgery and the “incredibly difficult couple of months” her family has experienced, her voice breaking with emotion at times. during the footage.
Charles is said to be “proud” of his “darling” daughter-in-law for her “bravery” in speaking out about her treatment and has remained in close contact over recent weeks.
Words of support also came from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who said: “We wish Kate and her family health and healing, and hope they can do so privately and peacefully.”
In view of the latest news on television it is announced that the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has been diagnosed with cancer
It has been confirmed that the family will not attend the Easter service in Windsor next Sunday.
Princess Kate (pictured) said she is “extremely touched” by the love and support she has been given following her cancer diagnosis.
The form of the cancer has not been revealed, but the future Queen began “preventive chemotherapy” treatment in late February, and is said to be in a positive mindset for her recovery and in good spirits, describing herself as “doing well.” and getting stronger and stronger.” day’.
William and Kate have focused on their children and have taken the time to sensitively share the princess’s health status with Prince George, Prince Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Well-wishers went to Windsor in Berkshire on Saturday morning, including Linda Boby, from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, who told PA: “It’s a shock, she’s such a young lady and she deserves her privacy.”
Clementine Black, a 49-year-old business consultant, said: “To be honest, it’s incredibly upsetting that Kate has to come out and say this because of online speculation.”
Political leaders from all sides have expressed sympathy and support for Kate and criticized what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described as the “intense scrutiny” she has faced from social media and sections of the media around the world.
Lord David Cameron, the Foreign Secretary, said in a post on X, formerly Twitter: “My thoughts are with the Princess of Wales, the Prince of Wales and their three young children at this time.
“The strength of the princess, speaking so frankly, with all the pressures of publicity and raising a young family, is remarkable and she is rightly admired around the world.”
On Friday night, hashtags like ‘WeLoveYouCatherine’ and ‘GetWellSoonCatherine’ were trending on X.
It is understood that the video message, recorded on Wednesday in Windsor, was released on the day William and Kate’s three children began their Easter school holidays, to take advantage of the break and protect them from their mother’s health cover.
The announcement may end weeks of intense speculation and conspiracy theories on social media about the whereabouts and health of the future Queen.