Trump is not exactly known for his discretion. Thus, from his private meeting with Prince William in Paris - amid the celebrations for the reopening of Notre Dame - the president-elect shared what seemed like a medical report on King Charles III. "I had a great conversation with the prince. I asked about his wife, and he said she was fine. I asked about his father, and he replied that he is fighting very hard; he loves his father and his wife, so it was sad. We had a great conversation for a little over half an hour. We had a great, great conversation," detailed the Republican.
Trump's statements caused some alarm, as they suggested that, unlike the positive progress of Kate Middleton, the diagnosis of the British sovereign would remain uncertain. Consequently, Buckingham Palace had to step in shortly after to reassure the public about King Charles III's condition, clarifying that his cancer treatment will need to continue in 2025.
Inevitably, a significant part of the Christmas Message from the king focused on very intimate reflections on health: "From a personal perspective, I want to express a special and sincere gratitude to the selfless doctors and nurses who supported me and other members of my family this year through the uncertainties and anxieties of illness, and who provided the strength, care, and comfort we needed."
Nevertheless, palace sources are striving to completely move past the 'annus horribilis' of the Windsors, and in recent days, messages have been released indicating that preparations for the royal agenda for the upcoming year are already underway. This agenda is being designed based on two very hopeful premises: the return of Princess Kate to full institutional activity, which may even include trips abroad, and also, King Charles III's own outings in a climate of relative normalcy. The goal is to maintain the momentum that the Crown has gained in recent months with events such as the tour that the royals undertook in Australia and Samoa - here on the occasion of the annual Commonwealth Summit - or the State visits with the monarch as the host to the emperors of Japan and the emir of Qatar.
King Charles III's next trip could take place as early as this January. It is likely that he will be present in Auschwitz (Poland) to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp on January 27, alongside other international leaders. Other events related to the end of World War II in which the Windsors will participate in 2025 include the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day on May 8 and Victory over Japan Day on August 15.
Furthermore, sources like The Mirror have reported that Charles and Camilla could also embark on an Asian tour to India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, three jewels of the former Empire and now important members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Such a trip would be the best demonstration that the head of the Crown is progressing satisfactorily in his treatment.