Charles Reportedly ‘Gravely Ill’ as Sources Claim William’s ‘Coronation Could Be as Soon as Summer’—’It’s Only a Matter of Time…’
The health of King Charles has been a topic of discussion for a while, particularly considering how little the general public knows about what’s really wrong with him. Sure, it’s been announced he has cancer, but there has been no official announcement about what type of cancer or details about his prognosis. And lately, the reports coming from the British royal family have started to sound like things are not going too well.
RadarOnline.com is reporting that Charles “remains gravely ill and as callous as it may sound, it’s only a matter of time before things decline,” according to one source. And the outlet says that it has started to raise alarms and suggestions of whether he should step down.
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“People are openly saying Charles should do the right thing and abdicate. There’s a growing consensus that the family needs to start anew with a clean slate. Having William and Kate in place while His Majesty hands over the reins during a dedicated transitional period makes a whole lot of sense to most people inside The Firm,” the source added.
It hasn’t even been three years since King Charles’ coronation, but reports swirl that people close to the palace are already preparing for another one. RadarOnline reported that the King is planning to abdicate soon. “King Charles is going to step down. He is going to abdicate, and they are going to use the excuse of his health, which has been declining because [the situation with Andrew] has been very stressful and almost too much for him to bear,” a royal insider said.
And it will reportedly be soon. “Assuming everything goes to plan, and he agrees to the terms of his abdication,” a source told the outlet, “William’s coronation could happen as soon as this summer.”
Rob Shuter’s “Naughty But Nice” Substack had reported earlier this month that Charles was expected to step down within the year, so it all seems to line up. “The transition will look measured and dignified. Health provides the most unassailable explanation,” the source said about Charles‘ battle with an undisclosed form of cancer. “Charles will not be seen as pushed,” the source explained. “He has waited a lifetime for this role. When he steps back, it will be entirely on his terms.”
There’s even talk about what the coronation will look like, with reports indicating the Prince and Princess of Wales will scale down from Charles’ coronation. “William and Kate won’t want anything as ostentatious when the time comes,” a source said. “There will still be plenty of pomp and splendor, but certainly nowhere near the same level of expenditure. Word is that they’ll use half the budget. They’re committed to modifying the monarchy and being less frivolous with taxpayer money.”
According to royal expert Andrew Lownie, Charles “is actually very ill and Prince William is beginning to call the shots.” And sources say the winds of change have been felt for a while.
“William and Kate are working harder than ever to preserve the monarchy and ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible in public and behind the scenes,” the source said.
“These are unprecedented times. Everyone inside The Firm has been instructed that it’s more imperative than ever to keep a calm head and try to rise above all the outside noise engulfing the family right now. Their sheer devotion and passion to the cause is second to none – it’s fair to say the royals would be utterly lost without them.”
