Royal Family Members Stepping Up During King Charles III's Cancer Battle: Princess Anne and Other Royals

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King Charles. Samir Hussein/WireImage

Several senior royals have stepped in to take over King Charles III's duties while he undergoes treatment for cancer. Buckingham Palace revealed in January that the King needed a procedure for an enlarged prostate. However, during his hospital stay, doctors discovered another health issue, specifically a form of cancer.

Royal reporter Omid Scobie revealed in February that Charles' diagnosis was not prostate cancer. However, the family has not disclosed the specific type of cancer or the stage it is at.

Charles temporarily stepped back from his public duties to focus on his cancer treatments. Although he has made some public appearances since then, he has had to reduce his workload. In his absence, other royal family members have been stepping in to represent him at various events.

Queen Camilla, Prince William, Princess Anne, and Prince Edward are all able to represent Charles at royal events, according to BBC. Prince Harry, Prince Andrew, and Princess Beatrice are also Counselors of State, but they do not actively participate in royal duties.

See below for a list of royals who have substituted for King Charles III:

Queen Camilla

Camilla initially stepped up, but she then took a break from her duties.

Charles noticed that Camilla was putting in too much effort and feeling overwhelmed with worry while also trying to take care of him, a source shared with us recently.

According to the insider, it was a joint decision between Camilla and Charles for her to take a break. "They both agreed that she needed to take a week off to avoid overworking herself," the source explained.

Camila filled in for Charles at Westminster Abbey for the annual Commonwealth Day service. Even though Charles didn't attend, he did record a message for U.K. citizens to mark the occasion.

Next, Camila will be taking over for the King at the Maundy Service in Worcester Cathedral on March 28. During the service, she will be handing out the Royal Maundy to 75 men and 75 women from various parts of England who have shown dedication to the church.

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Princess Anne, Queen Camilla. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Princess Anne

During an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle in February, Princess Anne presented honors to public figures such as opera singer Nicky Spence and wheelchair rugby player James Simpson. She also conducted investiture ceremonies on behalf of the king on February 13 and March 6.

Prince William

Prince William is scheduled to attend multiple public events in the upcoming months according to the Royal Diary. These engagements were mostly pre-planned. He is known to be one of the most engaged senior members of the royal family, participating in hundreds of events annually.

The Prince of Wales stepped in on behalf of his father at Windsor Castle on February 7 and February 21.

Editor's P/S:

The news of King Charles III's cancer diagnosis is concerning and highlights the importance of prioritizing health amidst royal duties. The King's decision to temporarily step back to focus on his treatments is a responsible one, and it is reassuring to see other senior royals stepping up to support him. The involvement of Queen Camilla, Princess Anne, and Prince William in representing the King at various events demonstrates the strength and unity of the royal family in times of adversity.

While the specific type and stage of Charles' cancer have not been disclosed, it is clear that he is facing a significant health challenge. It is crucial that he receives the necessary care and support to navigate this journey successfully. The King's resilience and determination to continue fulfilling his duties inspire hope that he will emerge from this experience stronger than ever before..