King Charles, who spent Christmas with the royal family at Sandringham Castle in Norfolk, is now getting serious about setting up some protocol.
The king, who had a tough year following a shock cancer diagnosis in his infancy, will continue his treatment next year.
Despite his health, Charles is laying the groundwork for next year as senior royal at the Sandringham Summit after his Christmas festivities.
The monarch is understood to have delivered a strong message underlining her stance, as her son Prince William is already preparing for his role as future king.
The Prince of Wales revealed during his visit to South Africa last month that the year had been “brutal” and “terrifying” for his wife Kate Middleton’s battle with cancer and for her father. However, palace sources have revealed that the King has a different perspective on the matter.
“There were as many highs as there were lows,” a palace insider revealed. express.co.uk, It should be noted that despite the treatment for cancer, the king completed 186 royal engagements this year.
Dickie Arbiter, Queen Elizabeth’s former spokesman, confirmed that the monarch has a very positive outlook on her year ahead.
“No, he won’t see it as an anus horbilis. [a horrible year]” Arbiter said, recalling the time the late Queen dubbed the year 1992 as such.
“If you compare the two, in 1992 there was something going on in every single month of the year and many people thought that the monarchy was is the end.”
However, Charles has insisted that the monarchy will remain despite his personal struggles and rumors of abdication.
“There’s a lot going on, but the king has always been upbeat,” a royal insider previously said. The Daily Mirror. “He has never once allowed himself to question the future – he has dealt with everything.”
He continued, “Now he’s back in business. He has a spring in his step and a new enthusiasm with him. Everything is looking positive, which is welcome.”