Queen Camilla reportedly had a fear when King Charles made the courageous decision to publicly share his cancer diagnosis last year.
The king, 77, announced his cancer diagnosis last February. He has been undergoing treatment since. The king hasn’t confirmed the type of cancer he has.
Now, a source close to the couple has claimed that Camilla initially believed her husband’s diagnosis should remain private.
King Charles’ cancer diagnosis
The source told The Times that Camilla reportedly worried that “once the door on it had been opened, it could never be closed”.
In February 2024, Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles was undergoing cancer treatment. No specific cancer type has been disclosed, but it was confirmed to be unrelated to his earlier prostate procedure.
The move marked a historic shift in royal transparency.
Charles chose visibility from the outset. Despite some royal aides suggesting a discreet car for hospital visits, the king insisted on using the state Bentley with large windows.
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