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As Christmas approaches, the British Royal Family is preparing to uphold cherished traditions despite a year of meaningful health challenges. King Charles is expected to participate in the annual Christmas Day walk to St. Mary Magdalene Church and deliver his televised Christmas message,demonstrating a commitment to duty instilled by his mother,queen Elizabeth II. This year’s holiday season holds added significance with Princess Kate recently being declared cancer-free, bringing a hopeful note to the royal celebrations.
Concerns Mount Ahead of the Holidays:
The British Royal Family Prepares for its Annual Christmas Celebration, But Sources Say This Year’s May Be King Charles’ Last.
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King Charles (77) and Queen Camilla (78) shared their annual Christmas card with followers on Instagram on Saturday.
According to multiple sources, the King is particularly focused on making this year’s Christmas, traditionally celebrated at Sandringham House, as special as possible.
The reason, sources say, is that the 77-year-old fears this may be his last.
-“His Last?”
According to several sources to US Weekly, the King is very keen to fulfill his traditional duties in connection with Christmas this year.
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-“Charles puts duty first, but he is also very family-oriented, and he knows that his time is valuable. He wants a very special last Christmas just in case it is his last.”
The news comes after King Charles was diagnosed with “a form of cancer” in February of last year, as previously reported. The palace confirmed at the time that it was not prostate cancer, but declined to provide further details.
Since then, the 77-year-old has been undergoing treatment. Concerns arose earlier this year when he was hospitalized after experiencing “temporary side effects,” but the King appeared in good spirits.
According to The Telegraph, the cancer is currently “under control,” but with a sobering caveat: it is incurable.
The King is planning to participate in the annual walk to St. Mary Magdalene Church on Christmas Day, and to record his Christmas message, which will be broadcast later that afternoon.
– Last year, five million viewers watched the broadcast. Nothing would stop Charles from doing it, the source continued, pointing out that the monarch lives by his mother’s old principle that “one must be visible to be believed.”
Celebrating Kate’s Cancer-Free Status
The Christmas season will also be particularly special for Princess Kate (43). She was declared cancer-free in January, as reported by BBC, among other outlets.
In late March 2024, Princess Kate shocked the public when she revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer in a candid video on Instagram.
