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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

Former Royal Butler Says These Royals Are "The Most Powerful Armor" in King Charles's "Arsenal" Amid Plans for U.S. Visit

King Charles waving outside church with William and Kate behind him.

With new overseas visits, a reduced chemotherapy schedule for King Charles, and Princess Kate returning to more frequent royal duties, 2026 is shaping up to be a busy year for the Royal Family. Although The King shared that his cancer treatments have been heading in a positive direction, former royal butler Paul Burrell claims that the monarch will lean on Prince William and Princess Kate even more this year.

Speaking exclusively to OLBG, Burrell said the King recognizes that the Prince and Princess of Wales represent the future of the monarchy, and the couple will increasingly take on larger duties on the world stage.

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