Secret signs Kate Middleton is preparing for life as queen after ‘absolutely devastating’ year: sources
On Friday, a Buckingham Palace source confirmed to Page Six that the 76-year-old monarch will continue his treatment into the next year, but said it was still a “very encouraging status quo.”
The King’s health is still being “managed” but is “moving in a positive direction,” the source added. His Majesty intends to return to a full program of public duties next year. This will include “exciting” UK and international visits in the first half of 2025, the insider said.
Charles, in fact, joked that he was “still alive” as he gave high-fives during a final engagement before Christmas on Friday in north London with Camilla.
As for William, “He must try to be positive,” said Vickers. “But he must be under tremendous stress — not only is his father ill, but the Prince of Wales, throughout history, doesn’t know what morning he will wake up and find himself King.”
We’re told that after finishing treatment a few months ago, Kate is still on a “phased return” to work that will continue well into the New Year, and there are no joint travel plans in the year ahead for the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Although, sources say the British Foreign Office would love to see them come to the US in 2026 for the World Cup and to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence,