Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly preparing for their future roles as King and Queen of the United Kingdom amid Queen Camilla and King Charles’ health issues.
This comes as Kate has begun public facing duties after a tough year of cancer battle. The Princess of Wales recently stepped out to Welcome the Emir of Qatar and his wife for their state visit alongside the Prince of Wales and King Charles. Queen Camilla missed the outing due to lingering effects of pneumonia.
Camilla’s son Tom Parker Bowles recently commented on Charles and Camilla’s challenging year as the former got treatment for cancer. He told The Daily Telegraph: “It has been a hell of a two years for them. The older you get, the more conscious you become of mortality, especially with illnesses and the rest of it.”
Now, Royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith says the couple is preparing for their future roles. She told People: “Although the King is carrying out his duties with typical determination, he has had to accept limitations during his cancer treatment. As a result William has been taking on more responsibilities, and he and Kate have been preparing for their future roles sooner than they would have expected.”
A source echoed the statement about Prince William and Kate Middleton, saying, “There’s a sense of calm before the storm. They are next in line for the biggest job of their lives, and of course, Kate’s health has taken priority, but it’s also allowed everyone to take a step back and figure out what’s important right now.”
