King Charles and Queen Camilla have both been informed of their ‘beloved daughter in law’ Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis.
The King is continuing his battle with cancer as the Princess of Wales revealed she is also fighting the disease.
Kate revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer in an unprecedented video address.
The King was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer following hospital treatment for an enlarged prostate earlier this year, which was unrelated.
It is understood that the King and the Queen have both been informed of the news.
A source said it had been ‘an incredibly tough couple of months for the entire family’ and it had been important for the princess to come to terms with her diagnosis, to recover from her surgery and begin her pathway to recovery.
The Mail understands that Prince William will carry out engagements when the children return to school after the Easter holidays.
The King is continuing his battle with cancer as his ‘beloved daughter-in-law’ the Princess of Wales revealed she is also fighting the disease
Kate was previously seen with her family attending church at Sandringham last Christmas Day
Sitting on a bench at Windsor, surrounded by spring flowers, the Princess of Wales has taken the extraordinary step of revealing to the world that she has cancer
Throughout this period the couple’s children have been her priority.
It is understood that William and Kate wanted to tell their children at a time that was right for them and to allow them to understand and process the news before it became public.
With the children having broken up from Lambrook School today for the Easter holidays this afternoon, they decided that now was the right time to share the statement.
Sources say their concern recently, despite global and social media speculation, was to put Catherine’s health and their children first.
It is now hoped, aides said, the speculation around the princess comes to a stop.
Catherine is apparently determined to go about her normal routine, which she sees as an important part of her recovery, and has asked for people to respect her privacy.
However it has been confirmed that the family will not be going to church at Windsor next Easter.
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 was spotted leaving Buckingham Palace, after earlier being seen exiting Clarence House
In a brave address to the nation, Kate shared an incredible and inspirational message of hope to fellow cancer sufferers, telling them: ‘Please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone.’
She thanked the public for their ‘wonderful messages of support’ and said that having her husband William by her side was a ‘great source of comfort and reassurance’.
Charles was treated in the same hospital as the Princess of Wales, who underwent abdominal surgery for an unknown condition in January.
Although it has been a tumultuous few weeks for the Royal family, Charles has adopted a ‘business as usual’ approach as he battles the disease.
This week it emerged that three members of staff at the London Clinic have been suspended amid an investigation into allegations there were attempts to access Kate’s private medical data.
The alleged breach of Kate’s data took place at the clinic after the future Queen was admitted for planned abdominal surgery on January 16, with Kate being discharged 14 days later.
She has rarely been seen in public since then, leading to cruel conspiracy theories on social media about her wellbeing and health.
Charles previously referred to Kate as his ‘beloved daughter-in-law’.
Kate is known to have a warm relationship with her father-in-law and has reportedly helped smooth the sometimes fractious relationship between the King and his son, William.
King Charles and Kate have also shown several public signs of their close relationship over the past few years.
The Princess of Wales lovingly called her father-in-law by his family nickname of ‘grandpa’ when she greeted him at a G7 reception in 2021.
In April 2021, the then Duchess of Cambridge shared a kiss on the cheek with her grief-stricken father-in-law as they left Prince Philip’s funeral.
Kate consoled Charles as the pair walked out of St George’s Chapel following the emotional service in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Photographs show Kate comforting the then Prince of Wales over the loss of his father by putting her hand on his shoulder. She then kissed him on the cheek as they set off from the entrance of the chapel.
Elsewhere, when greeting one another at engagements, Kate and the King will often share a friendly embrace and pecks on the cheeks.
After emerged that three members of staff at the London Clinic were suspended, data watchdog the Information Commissioner’s Officer confirmed it had ‘received a breach report’ and was in the process of ‘assessing the information provided’.
Charles yesterday met Mbelwa Kairuki, High Commissioner for Tanzania, at Buckingham Palace
Ng Teck Hean, High Commissioner for Singapore, also presented his credentials to the King
Meanwhile, insiders at the hospital, based in Marylebone, central London, said staff had been ‘left utterly shocked and distraught’ that a ‘trusted colleague’ could have carried out such a ‘breach of trust and ethics’.
The Princess is said to be aware of the allegations, while a spokesperson for Kensington Palace said: ‘This is a matter for the London Clinic.’
It is a criminal offence for staff in any NHS or private healthcare setting to access the medical records of a patient without the consent of the medical provider’s data controller.
The London Clinic could not confirm the exact date the alleged breach is said to have taken place but the revelation came a day after footage emerged of Kate out and about in Windsor over the weekend.
Footage yesterday showed crowds of royal fans watching as the King was driven from Clarence House, having been unable to join his wife on a scheduled two-day trip to Northern Ireland.
King Charles was seen in the back of a car leaving Clarence House this morning
King Charles remained in London rather than join his wife Camilla visiting Northern Ireland
Charles has stepped back from royal duties as he receives treatment for cancer
Queen Camilla, pictured during a visit to Northern Ireland, said Charles was ‘doing very well’
The Queen visited Knotts bakery (pictured) and other businesses in south Belfast
Members of the public watched in central London as the King went past in his car
Photographs were taken as the royal car turned out of Clarence House on to the Mall
The London Clinic private hospital is pictured yesterday as an investigation into an alleged breach of Kate’s medical data is carried out
Camilla has begun a series of engagements in Belfast – where she was photobombed by smartly-dressed 23-month-old Fitz Corrie-Salmon.
The boy wearing a tuxedo and bow tie posed in front of the cameras as Camilla visited a shop and talked to staff at Knotts bakery in Belfast.
She grinned as she watched him and said: ‘We have a natural for the cameras.
‘There’s something so wonderful about this kind of place.’
Camilla also told how Charles was ‘doing very well’ and was ‘disappointed’ to miss out on the trip to Northern Ireland.
During a visit to The Arcadia deli, shop assistant Brenda Robb handed over a get well card for Charles and extended her best wishes.
Asked several times about the King’s wellbeing, she said: ‘He’s doing very well.’
Responding to quips about men ‘not being the best patients’, she joked: ‘I try to keep him in order.’
She added: ‘He’s very disappointed he can’t come.’
Her Majesty is in Northern Ireland for a two-day trip, that had been due to be undertaken by the both of them.
After the King was compelled to stay at home, she decided to continue with elements of her own programme for the working trip.
She is travelling alone this week after Charles stepped back from his public duties while receiving treatment for cancer.
The 75-year-old is not carrying out public duties while he has treatment but is continuing with behind-the-scenes work on state papers.
Queen Camilla has told wellwishers that King Charles ‘is doing very well’.
She told members of the public in Northern Ireland this morning that the King, who has been receiving treatment for cancer, was ‘disappointed’ not to be able to join her there.
King Charles is pictured shaking hands with the Ambassador of Algeria Nourredine Yazid during a private audience at Buckingham Palace this evening
King Charles held a video call with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Buckingham Palace
Earlier this week, King Charles held a video call with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Buckingham Palace amid his cancer treatment.
Charles was pictured sitting in front of a computer screen at the Palace as he spoke with Mr Trudeau.
Charles earlier met with the Ambassador of Algeria, Nourredine Yazid, and Samba Mamadou, Ambassador of Mauritania.
Earlier this month, Kate Middleton was said to be returning to her royal duties at a practice Trooping the Colour ceremony on June 8 by the army before they appeared to do a U-turn.
The Ambassador of Mauritania Samba Mamadou (pictured, right) is photographed shaking hands with King Charles (pictured, left)
Charles was pictured sitting in front of a computer screen at the Palace as he spoke with Mr Trudeau via video call
The King and the Ambassador of Algeria, Nourredine Yazid, appear to share a joke at Buckingham Palace
Charles smiles in the back of his Rolls-Royce as crowds cheer on the King amid his cancer treatment
The announcement seemed to signal Kate will be well enough to attend the June 8 event, but broke with protocol as only the Palace can traditionally confirm a royal’s attendance.
Video footage showed the King smiling in the back of his Rolls-Royce as crowds cheer him passing.
The 75-year-old, who was dressed in light blue pattern tie, appeared in good spirits as he met with the diplomats.
While he steps back from official visits, other members of the royal family have stepped up to take on extra duties.
Queen Camilla has been holding down the fort since Charles’s cancer diagnosis in January.
She has completed at least 13 official engagements on her own since her husband’s condition came to light but is now expected to hand the reins over to the Prince of Wales and Princess Anne whilst she takes a break.
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