As 2024 draws to a close, King Charles III This was reflected in the past year, which saw health struggles for him and his daughter-in-law Princess Kate Middleton.
While he was doing it Annual Christmas addresswhich he delivered on Wednesday In Fitzrovia ChurchCharles (76 years old) indicated his cancer diagnosis, which Buckingham Palace announced in February. This came after doctors discovered the cancer while performing an operation to correct an enlarged prostate.
“I am speaking to you today from the chapel of the former Middlesex Hospital in London – now a vibrant community space – and I am thinking in particular of the many thousands of professionals and volunteers here in the UK and across the Commonwealth who, with their skills, and out of the goodness of their hearts, said: They care about others, often at the expense of themselves.”
“From my personal perspective, I extend a special, heartfelt thank you to the dedicated doctors and nurses who have supported me and other family members this year through the uncertainty and anxiety associated with the disease, and helped provide the strength, care, and much-needed comfort,” he continued. “I am also extremely grateful to all Those who offered us their kind words of sympathy and encouragement.”
King Charles III and Queen Camilla put on brave faces in their 2024 holiday card despite their difficult year. The pair shared their card on the royal family's social media accounts on Sunday, December 8, writing: “Christmas is coming… 🎄✨ Their Majesties are delighted to share this year's Christmas card, taken by Millie Pilkington in the gardens (…)
Both Charles and Kate, 42, are continuing their treatment as they resume their royal duties. Kate revealed that she was diagnosed with cancer in March, and added that she was undergoing chemotherapy. She finished her chemotherapy in September.
In his speech, Charles stressed the importance of helping each other during difficult times.
He added: “We all go through some kind of suffering at some point in our lives, whether psychological or physical.” “The degree to which we help each other — and draw support from each other, whether we are people of faith or not — is a measure of our civilization as nations. This is what continually impresses me, as my family and I meet and listen to those who dedicate their lives to helping others.
Getty Images (2) King Charles III spoke publicly about Princess Kate Middleton's cancer discovery and her ongoing battle. “His Majesty is very proud of Catherine for being so brave and speaking out as she did. Following their time together in hospital, His Majesty has been keeping in close contact with his beloved daughter-in-law over the past weeks.
The king expressed a different tone during his speech compared to his public appearance on Friday, December 20, when he joked to reporters“I'm still alive.”
He is expected to continue his treatment and public duties in 2025 ABC News He confirmed on Friday that his treatment was part of a “managed case” and that he was moving in a “positive direction.”
Charles concluded his speech by wishing viewers a “happy and peaceful Christmas.”
“The angels’ message to shepherds – that there must be peace on earth – is in fact echoed in all religions and philosophies,” he concluded. “This is true to this day for people of good will all over the world.”
