King Charles's unwavering commitment to his royal duties during his cancer treatment has stirred concern within the royal family, especially from his devoted wife, Queen Camilla.
At the outset of his treatment, King Charles was advised by his doctors to steer clear of public appearances.
Yet, as his condition improved, this guidance was relaxed, allowing him to gradually resume certain public duties, though his schedule remained under careful scrutiny.
Despite Buckingham Palace's cautionary advice that the King would not be heavily involved in royal activities this summer, Charles has eagerly plunged back into his responsibilities. This has prompted Queen Camilla to voice her worries that he might be pushing himself too hard, according to an inside source.
Nevertheless, it seems the monarch is in no mood to slow down.
Close friends of the Royal Family, speaking anonymously to the Daily Beast, revealed that Camilla has been urging her husband to pace himself during his ongoing cancer treatment.
"She’s been trying to encourage him to slow down," the source reported. "Of course, he wants to keep going, but she fears that overexertion might hinder his recovery."
Despite her concerns, other sources indicated that Charles is unlikely to heed Camilla's advice, driven by a strong resolve to make a significant impact during his reign. "There’s no indication he’s easing off. If anything, he’s more determined than ever to achieve as much as possible," one source commented.
Another insider added, "Sure, he should take it easy, but anyone who knows him understands he won’t. After spending 70 years as the heir apparent, he’s committed to fulfilling his role to the fullest for however long he has."
This determination is a source of anxiety for the family, especially since Charles has been open about his ongoing cancer treatment. "It’s a concern because he hasn’t hidden the fact that he’s still battling cancer and undergoing treatment. But he wants to highlight that many people live with cancer and still find ways to thrive. Keeping morale high is crucial when you have cancer, and he’s demonstrating his own way of doing that. Being king is his destiny," the source elaborated.
During a recent visit to Sussex, Camilla candidly expressed her worries about her husband’s health, noting that he’s "getting better," but adding with a touch of humor to a well-wisher, "Well, he would be [getting better] if he behaved himself."
