King Charles 'disappointed' over cancer recovery; Princess Kate and William thank the public

LONDON – King Charles III is frustrated by the length of time it is taking to recover from cancer treatment, his nephew said, as Kate, Princess of Wales, and Prince William thanked the public for their support after revealing her diagnosis..

Peter Phillips, 46, Princess Anne's only son and Queen Elizabeth II's eldest grandson, said Sunday that his uncle, the king, was in “good spirits” after his shock diagnosis in February, but was finding a period of recovery and a step back. Of public life is a struggle.

I think in the end he feels very frustrated. He is frustrated because he cannot move forward and do everything he wants to be able to do He told Sky News Australia In an interview.

He continued: “But it is very practical.” [and] He realizes that there is a period of time where he really needs to focus on himself.

The news came as Kate and her husband William, the heir to the throne, said they were “deeply touched” by the outpouring of goodwill from around the world after she announced on Friday that she was undergoing treatment for cancer.

A spokesman for Kensington Palace, which houses the couple's official residence, said: “The Prince and Princess have been hugely touched by the kind messages people have sent here in the UK, across the Commonwealth and around the world in response to Her Royal Highness's message.” And a private office.

“They have been extremely touched by the public's warmth and support and are grateful that their request for privacy is understood at this time,” the spokesperson added in a statement late Saturday.

These developments came after a turbulent week for the British royal family, in which Kate ended weeks of speculation and conspiracy theories about her health with a rare video message. Many of those who posted the jokes or wild speculation have since expressed their regret.

Kate, 42, was admitted to a private hospital in London for major abdominal surgery in January. She said on Friday that the unspecified surgery was successful but subsequent tests showed the presence of cancer.

Kensington Palace said she was receiving preventive chemotherapy, and Kate asked for privacy while the family – especially the couple's three young children – adjust to the news.

King Charles expressed his support for his daughter-in-law on Friday, and Buckingham Palace said the couple had become close to each other during their shared hospital stay.

A palace statement said the king was “very proud of Catherine for having the courage to speak out as she did,” adding that he had “remained in close contact with his beloved daughter-in-law over the past weeks.”

Kate and Charles' ill health has left the family short of front-line personnel to fulfill royal duties.

Peter Phillips, who is eighteenth in line to the throne, said in his letter: interview The king was trying to return to public life as much as he could during treatment.

“He's always pushing his staff and everyone and his doctors and nurses to be able to say, 'Come on, can I do this? Can I do that?'” he added.