King Charles and the Princess of Wales have been commended for their openness regarding their recent health issues. Queen Camilla initially preferred to keep the king's struggles private, as revealed by author Robert Jobson. In January, Buckingham Palace announced that Charles would undergo outpatient treatment for a benign enlarged prostate, followed by a disclosure in February that he had cancer. The palace clarified that the king did not have prostate cancer. Charles temporarily stepped back from his royal duties during his cancer treatment but resumed with a reduced schedule in April.
Queen Camilla's reluctance to disclose Charles' condition was overruled by the king, who saw it as an opportunity to lead by example and encourage men with similar symptoms to seek timely medical attention. The announcement led to a surge in searches related to enlarged prostate on the National Health Service website, with over 26,000 visits to the NHS England page on benign prostate enlargement in the 48 hours following the revelation.
Recently, the palace shared photos on social media of Charles enjoying the Mey Games in Scotland, where he engaged in traditional Highland sports and presented a trophy to the winning Tug of War team. Kate Middleton also received praise for her transparency this spring when she disclosed her cancer diagnosis after undergoing planned abdominal surgery in January. She made a public appearance in June at Trooping the Colour, the king's official birthday celebration, and shared updates on her treatment progress on social media.
Expressing her journey with patience and resilience, Middleton mentioned having good and bad days while emphasizing the importance of listening to her body and allowing herself time to heal. She also attended the last day of Wimbledon in July, showcasing her support as a patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
