Prince William and Kate Middleton ready to accede to the throne of England? A scenario that could become reality “sooner than they expected” according to royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith. This is evidenced by the increasing responsibilities assumed by the Duke of Cambridge due to the illness of Charles III.
The year 2024 was particularly difficult for the members of the English royal family and in particular for Prince William. After discovering Kate Middleton's cancer in January following an abdominal operation, it was King Charles III's turn to face the disease. Enough to cause great concern for the Duke of Cambridge, present alongside his wife and his father in this ordeal.
This has also impacted the schedules of Prince Louis' father, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who have been forced to take on an increasing number of royal responsibilities during the king's treatment. Despite illness, King Charles III showed the same determination to fulfill his obligations. What if Kate Middleton and Prince William ascended the English throne sooner than expected? A scenario which does not seem entirely unrealistic according to this crown expert.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William: “The most important position of their lives”
Is Charles III's fragile state of health likely to accelerate the transfer of power within the English royal family? For Sally Bedell Smith, journalist at the New York Times and author of several works on the English royal family, the accession to the throne of Kate Middleton and Prince William could indeed be precipitated given the circumstances.
In any case, the crowned heads seem to be preparing for it. “There is a sense of calm before the storm. They are next in line to take on the most important position of their lives”confides a source close to the royal family in the columns of our colleagues at People magazine.
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Prince William: “He and Kate are getting ready”
Because if the king continues to assume part of his responsibilities, he recently had to take a step back due to his state of health. “Although Charles III fulfilled his obligations with his usual determination, he had to accept limitations during his cancer treatment”, observes the biographer specializing in the English crown. A situation which seems to accelerate the preparation of Kate Middleton and Prince William for their future roles.
“As a result, Prince William has taken on more responsibility. He and Kate are preparing for their future roles sooner than they expected”, continues Sally Bedell Smith in the columns of our colleagues. A difficult context for members of royalty. “These two years have been very difficult for them. The older we get, the more we are aware of mortality, especially with illnesses and everything else”confided Tom Parker Bowles, Camilla's son, to the Daily Telegraph.
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