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No improvement, but also no deterioration: King Charles III. bravely continues to fight against cancer

König Charles III. kämpft tapfer gegen Krebs. Keine Besserung, aber auch keine Verschlechterung. Er bleibt stabil und engagiert. (Bild: APA/AFP/POOL/HENRY NICHOLLS)
König Charles III. kämpft tapfer gegen Krebs. Keine Besserung, aber auch keine Verschlechterung. Er bleibt stabil und engagiert. (Bild: APA/AFP/POOL/HENRY NICHOLLS) ©(FILES) Britain's King Charles III, wearing the Imperial State Crown and the Robe of State, reads the King's Speech from the The Sovereign's Throne in the House of Lords chamber, during the State Opening of Parliament, at the Houses of Parliament, in London, on July 17, 2024. Britain's King Charles III on March 27, 2025, was forced to cancel his appointments after suffering "side effects" following his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said in a statement. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / POOL / AFP)
A look behind the scenes of the royal tour reveals: The health condition of the British king has not really improved, contrary to many hopes. This update comes directly from someone in his inner circle and is quite startling. It is a sobering message that shows how challenging dealing with the illness is for the 76-year-old.

No Improvement in Sight?

The big question that many royal fans are concerned about: How is King Charles really doing? After a phase in March, during which his condition temporarily worsened due to side effects of cancer treatment, there is now new information. An advisor to the king confirmed to the US magazine "People" that Charles, despite his packed schedule, meticulously takes care of his health. But the hoped-for improvement? Nowhere to be seen.

Although his condition has not improved, there is a silver lining: A deterioration is not currently expected. The advisor even stated: "Medicine has made incredible progress, and I really don't see any difference in him." That may sound sobering, but it means that the king is stable and the illness is not progressing further.

A King Who Won't Be Defeated

Despite the ongoing challenge, the king tries to continue his life as normally as possible. This also means that he strictly follows his doctors' instructions and continues to attend important foreign appointments. Meeting people who are delighted by his visit seems to give him a lot. It is a balancing act between royal duties and the personal battle against the illness.

What remains is the impression of a king who faces his illness and remains incredibly human in the process. "He has dealt with his illness very humanely and meets the public on a very human level," said the advisor. An attitude that is likely to inspire many people and shows that even a monarch has to deal with similar challenges as anyone else.

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