King Charles continues to receive treatment for cancer, following his diagnosis in February last year.

Meanwhile, the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, is now in remission. Despite moments of progress, it has been one of the most challenging years for the Royal Family in recent memory.

With both his father and wife battling serious illness, Prince William has shouldered a growing number of royal duties. But according to a new book, when he reached out to his father for support, King Charles’s response was surprisingly curt—just two words long.

King Charles’s Ongoing Cancer Battle

When King Charles publicly revealed his cancer diagnosis, he was praised for his openness about his health. The monarch withdrew from public duties at the time, focusing on treatment behind closed doors while continuing to carry out state responsibilities as much as possible.

Just a month later, Kate Middleton shared her own cancer diagnosis in a moving video message, expressing compassion for others facing the same battle.

“At this time, I am also thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer,” she said. “For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone.”

In their absence, Prince William and Queen Camilla took on the bulk of public engagements, representing the Royal Family during one of its most fragile periods.