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Prince William to return to work tomorrow as he prepares to lead Royal Family through dad’s cancer crisis with Camilla
William could take a drastic step to 'reassure the public'
PRINCE William will return to work tomorrow - as he prepares to lead the Royal Family through his dad's cancer crisis with Camilla.
King Charles has postponed his return to public duties after his shock cancer diagnosis.
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The Prince of Wales is now set to bear the brunt of the King's royal duties.
William had cleared his diary to care for his wife Kate and their three children after she underwent abdominal surgery last month.
He planned to step away from royal duties for three-and-a-half weeks - but will now hold at investiture at Windsor Castle tomorrow.
Later the same day, he will attend the London Air Ambulance fundraising gala in London's Raffles Hotel.
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reports that William wants to "reassure the public" by stepping in - and could give a heartfelt speech at the gala.
All other working members of the Royal Family are understood to be continuing with public engagements in the King's absence.
But the Princess of Wales is unlikely to be seen carrying out any frontline duties until after Easter, sources say.
The Sun understands Charles and William have become incredibly close in recent months.
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The King has been regularly staying at Windsor Castle on Sunday nights to spend time with his eldest son and heir to the throne.
King Charles's reign so far
September 8 2022 - The world was left in mourning after Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle on September 8, 2022.
September 19 2022 - The stoic King led his family, marching behind the Queen's coffin from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey, at her funeral.
January 2023 - The Monarch deals with the fall out following Prince Harry's bombshell memoir Spare - in which the Duke blasted the Royal Family.
April 2023 - Harry has a "heart-to-heart" talk with his dad before agreeing to come to the Coronation in London
May 6 2023 - Charles is crowned King at his Coronation at Westminster Abbey.
September 2023 - Harry rejects an offer to spend the anniversary of the Queen’s death at Balmoral with his father.
November 2023 - The King celebrates his 75th birthday with a gathering of close family and friends at Clarence House.
January 17 2024 - Buckingham Palace announces His Majesty will be undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Just hours previous it was also revealed Princess Kate had been admitted to hospital for a pre-planned abdominal surgery.
January 26 2024 - The King is admitted to The London Clinic - where Princess Kate was also staying.
January 29 2024 - Charles waves as he leaves the hospital following a three day stay and being given the all clear.
It is understood the Monarch will take a month to recover after the surgery as Queen Camilla stands in during public appearances.
February 5 2024 - Buckingham Palace announces a form of cancer was diagnosed during the King's prostate op.
The statement confirms Charles has begun a schedule of regular treatments and "remains wholly positive".
He will also be postponing front line duties on doctor's advice but continue with his red boxes, weekly audiences with the Prime Minister, and monthly Privy Council meetings.
February 6 2024 - Prince Harry flies to the UK to be with his father as royal experts claim their four-year rift could be put aside.
The Duke of Sussex, who was informed of the news personally by the Monarch, was seen arriving into a private terminal at LAX in his black Range Rover.
Buckingham Palace released a statement at 6pm yesterday evening announcing the King was undergoing treatment for cancer.
It came the day before the late Queen’s Accession Day, marking the moment she took the throne on February 6 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI.
The statement read: “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted.
"Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer. His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties.
"Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake state business and paperwork as usual.
"The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure.
"He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.
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"His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world affected by cancer."
Questions are swirling over where Prince Harry will stay on his UK visit after handing over his Frogmore keys - as Meghan stays at home.
How Charles broke protocol
KING Charles has bravely broken with royal protocol by sharing his cancer diagnosis.
Senior royals have in past been tight-lipped about their health battles.
The last top royal diagnosed with cancer was Charles's grandfather George VI.
Heavy smoker George had his left lung removed for "structural abnormalities" in September 1951, months before he died.
The "abnormalities" were actually a life-threatening carcinoma, but the public never learned about George's cancer ordeal.
Buckingham Palace said Charles wanted to share his cancer diagnosis to boost "public understanding" for cancer patients worldwide.
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