Monarch’s declining condition may accelerate transition as Prince Harry remains sidelined
King Charles III is reportedly preparing to pass significant authority — and possibly the crown — to Prince William, as concerns about the monarch’s health continue to mount. According to RadarOnline, the 76-year-old King is said to be considering a formal transition of power as he battles cancer, in what insiders describe as a “desperate” situation.
Sources claim the monarch’s condition is worse than publicly acknowledged, with one royal insider stating, “King Charles is much sicker than the palace lets on… His cancer is eating him alive. He’s very frail. The situation is desperate.”
Since his cancer diagnosis in February 2024, Charles has remained determined to fulfil his duties, but his physical decline may now be forcing a more immediate plan for succession. The report suggests a possible summer coronation for Prince William could be in motion — a move that would signal a major shift in the monarchy’s leadership.
This development would also further distance Prince Harry from royal affairs. Once considered a central figure within the family, the Duke of Sussex has become increasingly estranged since stepping back from royal duties in 2020. Courtiers now believe the King has taken deliberate steps to exclude Harry from key matters — including, reportedly, the distribution of his multi-billion-dollar estate.
Royal commentator Camilla Tominey added a note of caution, suggesting that while Charles’s condition may be serious, his treatment has been aggressive and focused. “The talk now is that he may die with cancer, but not of cancer,” she said.
Still, the apparent urgency behind the scenes has left many wondering whether Charles’s reign will be far shorter than expected, and whether the transition to Prince William could come sooner rather than later — not through constitutional formality, but out of necessity.
