King Charles’ recent statement has sparked rumors about a potential imminent change of monarch in the UK. The king revealed that due to his ongoing battle with cancer, he will need to continue chemotherapy in 2025, treatment he began in February 2024. In other words, doctors have determined that the monarch will not survive without constant medical intervention. However, experts believe that even with strict adherence to medical guidance, the king likely has only a short time left, as the prognosis for patients with his condition is often grim. A source close to the royal family shared that, understanding this reality, Charles is determined to prepare his successor, Prince William, and his wife, Kate, for their future roles as monarchs.
According to the insider, despite his illness, Charles, once his treatment was stabilized, arranged a series of secret meetings—first with William, then with his wife, Kate. He devoted just as much attention to her as to his heir. Charles views Middleton’s future role as queen as crucial, and he wants her to be as well-prepared as possible. His personal experience, particularly his observations of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, make him an invaluable source of knowledge for Kate. The king has always been fond of Middleton, believing she has a calming, positive influence on his sometimes fiery son, Prince William. He hopes that, when the time comes, Kate will make an excellent queen.
As for when this might happen, there are different possibilities. While Charles, like his mother Queen Elizabeth II, is likely to strive to remain on the throne “until his last breath,” as she did, his illness might prevent him from doing so. If that happens, he may be forced to follow the example of Denmark’s Queen Margrethe, who, just before New Year’s 2023, abdicated in favor of her son, Crown Prince Frederik, who became king. However, according to the source, this scenario is considered unlikely for the UK.
