Prince William, Kate Middleton assigned urgent task in King’s absence

Published: Apr 14 2025

Prince William and Kate Middleton appear to have been issued with new directives from the royal establishment, as King Charles and Queen Camilla embark on yet another leg of their travels. Having recently concluded their four-day State Visit to Italy, the monarchs have once more ventured outside the UK's borders to attend a church service near Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Despite being hospitalized shortly before the Italian tour due to the adverse effects of his cancer treatment, Charles exhibited remarkable spirit, bravely fulfilling his twenty engagements there.

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While the King continues to exude optimism and demonstrates resilience in his duties, the Palace remains profoundly concerned about his health. According to sources, drastic measures are being considered within the royal circle, as whispers suggest King Charles is "overworking himself to the brink."

Insiders have confided to RadarOnline that Prince William and Kate Middleton have been placed on "heightened readiness," indicating that they may be called upon to assume the throne sooner than anticipated. "They hold onto hope for his full recovery and desire many more years of his reign, yet they cannot turn a blind eye to the harsh truth that circumstances can shift abruptly," the source revealed. "The King's recent hospitalization served as a stark reminder of his enduring health battles, underscoring to the family their limited control over the timing of the royal succession," they continued. "King Charles is acutely aware of this and has been meticulously preparing William for a seamless transition at any given moment."

When previously questioned about advising the King to "ease up," a Buckingham Palace official responded, "We've all made attempts, but as evident to all, the King has a deep love for his work." Currently, Charles and his wife, Camilla, are in Scotland, where the royal pair is convalescing after their grueling visit.

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