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King Charles’ health sparks major changes inside Buckingham Palace
Inside King Charles’ determined fight to maintain royal duties amid growing health concerns

King Charles' declining health has reportedly triggered significant changes behind the doors of Buckingham Palace.
The 76-year-old monarch seems to be going the extra mile just to assure both the public and his aides that he is managing well despite dealing with his ongoing cancer battle.
For the unversed, Charles announced his diagnosis in February 2024 in a statement issued by the Palace.
Although the father of two has continued attending royal engagements and handling paperwork behind the scenes, he has reportedly been pushing himself too hard and is struggling to maintain the appearance of being fully fit.
Amid all of this, Palace officials had already been "quietly preparing" Prince William to “step up fast” for his future role on the throne.
A royal insider spoke to Rob Shuter’s ShuterScoop and disclosed that Charles is “seriously unwell but determined to carry on.”
"He’s exhausted, but he won't stop," the source stated, adding, “Every morning he insists on reading his red boxes. He believes his service to the country is his calling — and he’ll keep going as long as he can."
This update on King Charles comes shortly after his emotional visit to meet with the victims of the Manchester synagogue attack on Monday, October 20.