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King Charles Had A 'Private Meeting' With Kate Middleton About His Plans For Succession Amid Cancer Battle: Will 'Pass On The Baton'

January 9, 2025 by Maria Pierides
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Prince William has been preparing to take over the throne for many years now  – some might even say he has been preparing for it his whole life! – but perhaps even more so since King Charles‘ cancer diagnosis last year.

And if we are to believe recent reports, he isn’t the only one making preparations to take over the throne, as King Charles has also been ensuring Kate Middleton is ready to take on her new role as queen when the time eventually comes!

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King Charles Is Reportedly Preparing Kate Middleton For Her New Role As Queen

It's no secret that the Princess of Wales, 42, and the King, 76, have an enviably close relationship, and they have reportedly gotten even closer over the past year due to their shared battles with cancer.

Insiders are suggesting that she and the King have recently discussed the fact that she will take over as queen in the not-so-distant future too, with a source reportedly telling RadarOnline: "She and Charles had a private meeting about her stepping up sooner than expected."

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Insider Raves About King Charles And Kate Middleton's 'Incredibly Close' Bond

RadarOnline's source went on to gush about King Charles and Kate Middleton's close bond, adding: "As you'd imagine, the relationship between the two of them is incredibly close. They've been a huge source of comfort to each other through their side-by-side battles against cancer."

They added: "It's also why Charles has taken great pains to give her plenty of space to recover for the inevitable moment that he and Camilla pass on the baton."

The insider went on to confirm that palace officials are working hard to "ensure Kate and William have as smooth a transition to power as possible," which echoes what other insiders are saying about royal family life at the moment.

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Prince William And Kate Middleton Have Been 'Preparing For Their Future Roles' As King And Queen 'Sooner' Than Expected

This news comes following a report from People last month, which claimed that royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith revealed that both the Prince and Princess of Wales are preparing to take over the throne due to King Charles' health.

Bedell Smith said at the time: "Although the King is carrying out his duties with typical determination, he has had to accept limitations during his cancer treatment. As a result, William has been taking on more responsibilities, and he and Kate have been preparing for their future roles sooner than they would have expected."

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Senior Celebrity Writer

Maria has spent the last decade writing about entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle for online and print publications all around the globe – including InStyle, OK!, and The Mirror. At SheFinds, Maria covers breaking celebrity news, red carpet looks, celebrity transformations, A-list couples, and has a watchful eye on celebrity social media accounts. You can reach her at maria@shefinds.com

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