Sometimes passed over in silence, sometimes exposed in press releases, the visits of members of the royal family to the London Clinic unfortunately never end.
The King and Princess of Wales even spent some time together within the walls of the London clinic at the end of January.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla leaving the London Clinic, January 29, 2024 Mark Cuthbert / UK Press via Getty Images
Radio silence around Kate
Many would like the walls of the London Clinic to be able to speak.
Not a single piece of information has come out about Kate Middleton's mystery hospitalization for “scheduled abdominal surgery” in January.
So far, nothing to worry about.
Except perhaps the cessation of his activities until Easter, several long months after the operation, and above all the deafening silence to the numerous questions about the reason for such a break.
Silence is fertile ground for rumors, including advanced cancer.
Several British media claim to deny it, but do not downplay her condition: “It is clear from the length of time Kate is expected to stay in hospital and the tone of the statement issued by the Palace that her state of health is serious” , analyzes the BBC.
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Double diagnosis for King Charles
Operated at the same time and in the same place as his daughter-in-law Kate Middleton for an enlarged prostate on January 26, Charles III left the hospital with bad news.
This Monday, February 5, the Palace announced in a press release the diagnosis of cancer, without specifying its form.
Buckingham, on the other hand, attests that the latter has no connection with his previous operation, during which “another cause for concern was noted.
Subsequent tests established a form of cancer.”
The king has always been very transparent about his health, he indicates in his press release that he “began today a program of regular treatments, during which doctors have advised him to postpone his public engagements.”
Before adding: “Her Majesty has chosen to share her diagnosis to avoid any speculation and in the hope that it can contribute to the public’s understanding of all those around the world who suffer from cancer.”
Unity is strength
Who will take over?
With two members of the royal family, not the least important, unable to fulfill their public functions, the British media are wondering about the organization that Buckingham will put in place.
Prince William, son of Charles and husband of Kate, will resume his public activities on Wednesday, with an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
His brother, Prince Harry, who is no longer an active member of the royal family, has nevertheless announced his arrival in the United Kingdom in the coming days.
An image of a (royal) family united around its sick members which would almost make us forget the quarrels of recent years.