According to the American and British media, King Charles III. sees this Christmas as “potentially the last” and wants it to be unforgettable for the whole family. The monarch, who has been “fighting for his life” for almost two years, wants the holidays at Sandringham to be special.
Close aides are concerned the king sees this Christmas as “possibly his last” as his health is not at its best and treatment is “day by day”. A palace source told Us Weekly: “Karol always puts duty first, but he’s also a family man who realizes that time is precious. He wants to make the most of it. He wants a special Christmas – just in case it’s his last.”
The monarch will take part in the traditional royal walk to the church of St. Mary Magdalene, and there are also plans to record his Christmas speech. “Nothing would stop Karol from giving this speech,” the informant stated.
The king took over from his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. the principle that “you have to be seen in order for people to believe”. A royal commentator for The Mirror noted: “Charles has always emphasized the value of tradition and the visible presence of the monarch. It is not just a protocol, but a bridge between the king and the people. In his current state of health, every step he takes has a double meaning. By continuing the tradition, he shows that despite his illness, he is not going to back down. It is not a farewell, but a sign of strength and duty.’
The rest of the day will be spent by Karol III. in the circle of the closest, including Princess Kate and Prince William, at the family home in Norfolk. Although the British royal family’s Christmas season this year may have a “slightly melancholy touch”, it will also be a celebration of positive news about Kate’s health. Her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, are expected to appear at Sandringham to show their support for the king. “They all want to make the most of the time they can spend together,” a source told Us Weekly.
According to The Sun Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were not invited to the family Christmas celebrations. “The symbolism of this year’s guest list is very telling. Karol wants harmony, community and support. Only the closest, those who really stand by each other,” revealed the source of the British newspaper. Harry’s relationship with the royal family remains strained, the media reported, for example, about the resentment due to the presence of the Sussexes at a social event with Kris Jenner.
Buckingham Palace does not comment on the speculation, but the media message is clear: for Charles III. this Christmas is meant to be “a time to celebrate closeness, no matter what the coming months bring.”
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