December 23, 2024
King Charles and Kate Middleton emerged stronger after going through dark times in 2024 after both were diagnosed of cancer.
According to royal insiders, the navigated a series of challenging personal struggles and still helped millions by sharing their illness with the world.
Speaking with Daily Mail, sources expressed admiration for the monarch and the Princess of Wales over their courage and determination.
“The family hadn't even got through the first month of the year and their lives were already turned upside down,” the insider said of Charles and Kate’s cancer diagnosis.
“I don't think anyone sitting there in January, wondering how on earth they were going to steer the good ship with wave after wave crashing over the bow, would have imagined such an optimistic outcome,” they added. “And yet here we all are.”
“It's frankly staggering the family has come through so much, with such tremendous dignity and resilience.”
Another insider revealed how Charles wanted to help others by being honest of his condition. “The King hoped that if he could be honest, it may help others in the same position,” they said.
"He was determined that something positive should come from such a setback in terms of raising awareness and support for families who go through a similar experience.”
This comes after it was reported that Charles’ treatment is “moving in a positive direction and as a managed condition the treatment cycle will continue into next year.”