Amidst King Charles and Kate Middleton‘s ongoing cancer treatments—initiated in January with the King’s diagnosis and Kate’s subsequent abdominal surgery—other members of the royal family have assumed additional responsibilities.
Prince William and Queen Camilla have shouldered significant engagement duties, prompting adjustments to the schedule.
Prince William and Queen Camilla have earned praise for their dedicated work ethic, particularly given the limited number of active royals in recent months. Nonetheless, the increased workload has taken its toll.

Kate Middleton and Queen Camilla share common ground as royal spouses who have faced intense public scrutiny. Kate recently experienced such scrutiny when a Mother’s Day photo was found to have been altered. Despite the challenges, the Duchess of Cambridge has received considerable support, notably from Queen Camilla, who has shown unwavering solidarity.
The royal family is enduring a particularly challenging period, with King Charles battling cancer since January and Kate Middleton revealing her own cancer diagnosis to the world last week.
In January, the Princess of Wales underwent abdominal surgery, leaving her medical condition shrouded in mystery until last week. Speculation regarding both her health and her marriage to Prince William has persisted for months. However, on Friday, when Kate shared an emotional video via the Prince and Princess of Wales‘ social media channels, it effectively silenced conspiracy theorists and numerous celebrities who had previously ridiculed her online.
Kate Midleton – cancer diagnosis statement
Kate Middleton’s complete statement read;
“I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you, personally, for all the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I have been recovering from surgery.
It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I’ve had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful.

In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team, therefore, advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy, and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.
This, of course, came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.
As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment. But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte, and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them and to reassure them that I am going to be ok.
As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body, and spirits.
Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance, too. As is the love, support, and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both.
We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space, and privacy while I complete my treatment. My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy, and I look forward to being back when I am able, but for now, I must focus on making a full recovery.
At this time, I am also thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone.“
“Please do not lose faith or hope”
When Kate Middleton underwent surgery, Prince William took on considerable responsibilities. Alongside supporting Queen Camilla with royal engagements during the king and princess’s recovery, he also tends to the couple’s three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

The future king demonstrates a hands-on approach to parenting, managing school routines and contributing significantly to household tasks.
Similar to Prince William, Queen Camilla has garnered substantial praise recently. Despite facing initial challenges within the royal circle due to her past affair with King Charles, which made her unpopular among the British public and the media, perceptions have shifted.
Camilla’s popularity is on the rise, with numerous accolades directed at her dedication, particularly in managing her royal obligations while King Charles undergoes cancer treatments.
Queen Camilla praised for her commitment during King Charles’ cancer treatments
As late as this week, royal expert Angela Levin appeared on GB News, saying that Queen Camilla is “holding the royal family up.”
“I mean, to wait till you’re 73 is a long time before you can take the crown. I think obviously, at his age, it’s very difficult, but he’s very determined, and he’s only really just started to be king,” Levin said. “Supporting him very much, absolutely by his side, is Queen Camilla, who is going to all the engagements that they would have gone to together on her own.”
“And so that way he will feel it’s still moving, it’s still running, and they can discuss it and talk about it. And I think that’s marvelous. I mean, she is holding the Royal Family up and being strong. If you imagine 30 years ago, people were saying the whole Royal Family would absolutely disintegrate, and she would be of no use.”
Levin added that Camilla has revealed she doesn’t like the spotlight. However, she’s become very “accessible” and makes people laugh when meeting members of the public.
“To support her husband. She understands him very well because they’ve been together for over 50 years, before they even got married. it’s a long time and they make each other laugh,” Angela Levin added while appearing on the News.
“They have the same sense of humor, they understand each other, and if you see them when they’re out, they move together. It’s very tandem.”
Kate Middleton was scrutinized by the media before marrying Prince William
As previously mentioned, Queen Camilla faced challenges in gaining acceptance from both the press and the public upon entering the royal family. Similarly, Kate Middleton encountered scrutiny from the media.
Despite her middle-class background, Kate was often dubbed “a commoner.”
Before announcing their engagement in 2010, the now-Duchess was subject to nicknames like “Waity Katie” and “Lazy Katie.” Buckingham Palace officials cited her recent departure from employment as preparation for her forthcoming royal duties.
Over time, Kate Middleton‘s popularity soared. Presently, she stands as the most beloved member of the royal family. A March IPSOS poll revealed that Kate is the nation’s favorite royal, securing 38% of the vote, slightly ahead of her husband, Prince William, with 36%.
Concerns about her health arose worldwide following her January abdominal surgery. However, her Mother’s Day photo with her children provided relief to many. Unfortunately, the image’s subsequent revelation of heavy editing led to public disappointment and a public apology from Kate Middleton. While the extent of its impact on her popularity remains uncertain, some argue it likely had adverse effects.
Despite the rift with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, during which Kate Middleton‘s public image suffered due to the revelations made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the princess has not endured a period of intense media scrutiny since officially becoming a member of the royal family.