Two months after King Charles announced that he has cancer, it looks like things are more serious than we may have thought. Insiders have told In Touch Weekly that King Charles has been given two years to live, and that the general public is being kept in the dark about the severity of his cancer.
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According to the insider, King Charles is battling pancreatic cancer, even though none of the announcements about his illness have explicitly said what kind of cancer he has. But they’re saying that Charles’ condition is an open secret among those closest to him.
“Many courtiers believe Charles’ cancer is worse than they’re making it out to be,” a second insider said. “Even before the diagnosis, there were concerns about his health.”
The second insider added that “Charles is keeping up with some appearances, not only to squash the wild conspiracy theories and false reports of his death, but to ensure people that he’s still able to perform his duties as king.” They also shared that the king is “following doctors’ orders and willing to try any treatment to extend his life by a few years, at least.”
About a week ago, reports of the king’s death began circulating after weeks of not getting any updates about his health. And while they didn’t offer any updates then, Buckingham Palace did quickly dispel the rumor of Charles’ death, saying, “We are happy to confirm that The King is continuing with official private business.”
After Queen Elizabeth II’s death in September 2022, Charles became king and celebrated his coronation in May of 2023. According to the insiders, he is very concerned about his inability to rule as long as his mother did and how the monarchy will fare after his death.
“His aides can tell that Charles still worries about his legacy,” the second insider explained, also revealing that the king “tends to worry himself” with his son Prince William’s ability to take over.
