Buckingham Palace Takes Precautionary Measures Amid King Charles’ Health Concerns
1Buckingham Palace has taken precautionary measures as concerns grow over King Charles’ health. The monarch, who has been battling cancer, was replaced by Prince William at a significant event in Paris on Friday, just hours after Kate Middleton concluded her much-anticipated Christmas Carol concert.
The future king attended the reopening of Notre-Dame cathedral, where 35 world leaders were present, in place of his father. A friend of the royal family revealed to The Daily Beast that the decision for King Charles not to attend was made deliberately by his aides.
“The King and Queen Camilla wanted to keep things ‘quiet’ ahead of their Christmas celebrations at Sandringham,” the source explained. “This was to avoid any risks to their health during the holiday season.” The friend also added that the royal couple is keen on preserving their well-being, especially as King Charles’ vulnerabilities due to his ongoing health battles are well-known.
The source further elaborated that Queen Camilla has been struggling with the “lingering effects” of pneumonia, which she contracted during their long-haul trip to Australia in October. The friend said, “Her pneumonia has been a nasty reminder of hers,” highlighting the couple’s need to take extra precautions.
It seems that the royal family has opted to keep a low profile to ensure they are in good health for the upcoming holiday season. “They are very sensibly just keeping things quiet to preserve their health in the run-up to Christmas,” the friend concluded.
The King’s decision to skip the event and avoid standing in the cold for extended hours has sparked a sense of relief among the royal staff. It is clear that, in the spirit of caution, King Charles and Queen Camilla are prioritizing their health and preparing for a peaceful and uneventful holiday season.