King Charles and his loved ones made a highly anticipated public appearance on December 25, attending Christmas Day services at a church in Sandringham.
It was a particularly notable event because the monarch was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and because she was joined by Kate Middleton.
The Princess of Wales is gradually returning to public duties after her own Cancer diagnosis and a course of chemotherapy.
King also said in a pre-taped message for his annual Christmas address, “We all go through some form of suffering at some stage in our lives, whether it’s mental or physical.”
“The extent to which we help each other – and receive support from each other, whether we are people of faith or none – is a measure of our civilization as a nation.”
As of this writing, it is unclear what type of cancer Charles and Kate are battling.
We cannot confirm reports that the ex is suffering from pancreatic cancer and only has two years or so to live.
In his annual message, Charles told the public:
“I speak to you today from the chapel of the former Middlesex Hospital in London and am thinking especially of the thousands of professionals and volunteers across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth who have volunteered their skills and out of the goodness of their hearts. Caring about others, often at the expense of themselves.”
Charles did not mention Middleton by name during this address, but made clear reference to him as follows:
“From a personal perspective, I extend my especially heartfelt thanks to the selfless doctors and nurses who have supported me and other members of my family throughout the uncertainties and worries of the disease this year, and for providing us with strength, care and comfort. have helped.” Is required.
“I am also very grateful to everyone who has offered us their kind words of sympathy and encouragement.”
It was the king’s third Christmas speech since coming to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, in September 2022.
However, this is the first case since he was diagnosed with an unknown form of cancer in February.
In a voiceover for the broadcast of her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey – which was recorded this month but aired on Tuesday evening – Middleton reflected on the love and support she has received over the past several months.
“The Christmas story encourages us to consider the experiences and feelings of others,” he said.
“It also reflects our own vulnerabilities and reminds us of the importance of giving and receiving empathy, as well as how much we need each other despite our differences.”