King Charles Awards Kate Middleton with New Title: Inside Their Powerful Bond

Kate Middleton is continuing her chemotherapy following the cancer diagnosis she received in February. On March 22, she revealed her health update to the world after staying silent for quite a while – and with that, both she and King Charles are now going through a very challenging time. 

The king has had an extraordinary relationship with his daughter-in-law for years, and as they both go through cancer treatment, it’s safe to say their bond has become even stronger.

While there have been very few updates on Kate following her cancer diagnosis—except for what Prince William and Queen Camilla have said in public—it appears that King Charles now wants to reward her for her hard work. On Monday, the king announced that she had received a new royal title and is set for the history books.

King Charles’ cancer diagnosis in early February left royal fans worldwide in shock, less than a year since his coronation following his mother, Queen Elizabeth’s, death.

King Charles & Katete Middleton – cancer

The type of cancer was not revealed, but Buckingham Palace revealed it is not prostate cancer. Moreover, the palace revealed it was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate.

“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,” the statement read.

“Throughout this period, his majesty will continue to undertake state business and official 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.”

The statement concluded, “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 who are affected by cancer.”

While King Charles began his cancer treatment, Kate Middleton was recovering from her abdominal surgery. Sometime in February, it is reported, the Princess of Wales received her cancer diagnosis. 

On March 22, she told the world through a video recorded at the Windsor grounds.

“In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful, however, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventive chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment,” Kate Middleton said in her statement.

King Charles & Kate Middleton were praised for revealing cancer diagnosis

“This of course came as a huge shock and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family. As you can imagine this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment. But most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them and to reassure them that I’m going to be okay.”

King Charles and Kate Middleton have both been praised for revealing their respective cancer diagnosis. Following Kate’s announcement, visits to the NHS website’s cancer information page increased by nearly five times, and the Macmillan Cancer Support experienced a similar surge around Charles’ announcement.

According to Princess Anne’s son, Peter Phillips, King Charles is in “good spirits” following the start of his cancer treatment. Meanwhile, the princess’s son also said the monarch is “frustrated” that the recovery is taking longer than he would want it to.

But at the same time, King Charles has been seen in public several times, and according to a Vanity Fair source, he is planning on returning to royal duty next month.