The king’s window was weary when the car left Clarence House on Friday. Even that says a lot about the monarch and his approach to his cancer treatment.
He want to be seen by peopleHe wants to be as open as possible about what he goes through.
It comes after he has canceled his Friday commitments Due to “temporary side effects” of his cancer treatment that required a ‘short period of observation in hospital’, Buckingham Palace said.
For those of us who have been reporting on the royalty for some time, the amount he shared was a great step change of the past.
Partly led by him, I am frequently said that he wants to share his diagnosis and the fact that he has still treated, especially if he thinks it can help others.
But also learned lessons from the past.
You may remember that the Sun newspaper revealed it in October 2021 Queen Elizabeth spent a night in the hospital, which is why she had it a trip to Northern Country canceled.
I can remember it well, I’ve flown there, but the palace didn’t tell us about her hospital accommodation.
This has caused indignation to be held about our head of state and her health from the public.
The palace does not want a repetition of it – especially not if the King’s Openness had such a positive influence on the discussions surrounding cancer.
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The king chose not to reveal what kind of cancer he was treated, and some of course want to know exactly what he was diagnosed with.
But charities for cancer told me the fact that we don’t know was beneficial. This has not made one specific cancer more important than others – it is shown that everyone’s journey and potential struggle are worth respect.
The fact that the king was so busy with connections, and striking Front and center of diplomatic issues with high importance, Show how much he is lifted by his official work, giving him a real purpose.
But it shows us all that he is only human, and the cancer treatment he goes through is sometimes difficult.
Last week, the king asked other cancer patients in Northern Ireland whether they “succeed in surviving the side effects in order” before sharing his advice and telling them, “What does the Winston Churchill say? Keep on stopping. ‘
He was greatly happy with the king; We have not yet seen one of the side effects he asked for the other. But this hospital visit is a reminder that he is still going through it – and living with it.