KING CHARLES FACES HIS DARKEST WINTER: Amidst the long days of treatment and the shortened private meetings, the King seemed more aware than ever of the fragility of time, to the point that in a rare moment he silently admitted to the fear that this might be his last Christmas… and that very thought cast a layer of silence over the holiday season, making his every step in the palace feel full of unfinished business.
KING CHARLES FACES HIS DARKEST WINTER: Amidst the long days of treatment and the shortened private meetings, the King seemed more aware than ever of the fragility of time, to the point that in a rare moment he silently admitted to the fear that this might be his last Christmas… and that very thought cast a layer of silence over the holiday season, making his every step in the palace feel full of unfinished business. William walked beside him, occasionally turning back as if to say something but stopping; Kate held her two children’s hands tightly, as if afraid the warm atmosphere was slipping away; Charles stopped in front of the palace’s large Christmas tree, looked at the sparkling lights, and said something that made the three people standing behind him fall silent: ‘If this is really my last winter… there is someone I want to see one last time.’ King Charles’s words after saying that person’s name made the whole room fall silent, not a single sound could interrupt that moment.
King Charles battles cancer, fears this could be his last Christmas
As King Charles grows increasingly frail as he battles cancer, he prepares for the possibility that this could be his ‘last Christmas’.
King Charles is getting weaker as he fights cancer – Photo: Page Six
Although King Charles (77) always puts his responsibilities first, as a family man, he knows his time is precious, according to Us Weekly. This year, King Charles wants to have a special Christmas, in case it is the last.
King Charles puts a lot of effort into the Christmas season
A source said that King Charles – who announced he had cancer in February 2024 – plans to participate in the annual walk to St. Mary Magdalene church on Christmas morning and record a Christmas speech to be broadcast in the afternoon.
“Nothing will make King Charles miss it. He will do everything that is expected of him and even more,” the source added.
Another source shared that those around King Charles are worried because “his health is not good”, despite him updating in September that he was “not too bad”.
King Charles’s grand state banquet welcomes the German President – Photo: Page Six
The British Royal Family welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender, opening a 3-day state visit, also the first German state visit to the UK in 27 years – Photo: Page Six
While the festive mood may be somber this year, the first source said it will still be a “time to celebrate” as Kate Middleton is now cancer-free.
The source said of William and Kate Middleton, who have just moved into their new home at Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park: “They want to make the most of their time together. They are looking forward to making memories in what they believe will be their permanent home.”
Princess of Wales Kate Middleton wears a blue gown and a rare tiara at a state banquet at Windsor Castle, welcoming German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender – Photo: Page Six
Another source revealed that Kate Middleton’s parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, will also be at Sandringham to be with King Charles and the William – Kate family this Christmas.
Kate Middleton announced her cancer diagnosis in March 2024 after a long absence from the public, causing many rumors to spread. After completing chemotherapy in September, she announced that she was in remission in January 2025. She has since returned to royal duties.
