Insiders have revealed a touching anecdote of how the King donned his dressing robe and ‘toddled’ over to comfort his daughter-in-law as they both recovered from surgery at the London Clinic.
Both the monarch and the Princess of Wales were inpatients at the prestigious clinic in Marylebone, north London, in January as they both underwent major surgery.
Insiders report that King Charles, who was treated for an enlarged prostate, was seen ‘toddling’ from his hospital bed, to see Princess Kate along the corridor.
At the time, Princess Kate had undergone major abdominal surgery – not thought to be for a malign condition – but post-operative tests found signs of cancer.
The image of the sprightly King comforting his daughter-in-law – as they both dealt with major health curveballs – has been a comfort to millions across the nation.
King Charles has always had a close bond with Kate, Princess of Wales (pictured atthe World premiere of the new film from the James Bond franchise ‘No Time To Die’)
Since marrying Prince William in 2011, Kate (left) has become close to her father-in-law, who acceded on the Queen’s death in 2012
The King, pictured with the Princess of Wales and his two grandsons, after a Christmas carol service at Sandringham in December last year
The King and Queen pictured with the Prince and Princess of Wales during their visit to the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre in Loughborough, Warwickshire, in 2020
One insider said: ‘There is a very strong relationship between their majesties and the Waleses. They are very close, even more so at the moment,’ a senior royal source said.
Another source added: ‘The King has always had a close, warm and unique relationship with the princess. She has a great love and respect for him and his position.
‘When they were in hospital together there was a lot of toddling down the corridor to spend time with her. He has been encouraging and supporting her throughout.’
The Prince and Princess of Wales were seen together last week as William went to the The Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey
King Charles III, himself undergoing treatment for cancer, pictured arriving at Clarence House on Tuesday
King Charles arrives at the London Clinic in Marylebone this morning for treatment
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