Amid a source telling Us Weekly that Charles "knows his time is precious" and "wants a special last Christmas in case it’s his last," royal commentator Amanda Matta tells Fox News that "Charles has always felt he’s left the door open emotionally. But the reality is that tensions with Prince William remain unresolved."

King Charles was diagnosed with cancer in 2024 and informed a group of his most senior aides, who were left stunned by his response to one candid remark

The late Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away in Windsor in April 2021, was said to have shared an incredibly close bond with his eldest daughter, Princess Anne.

Not only is he the sovereign to the British throne — for which he will be officially crowned on May 6 — but King Charles is also a husband, father, grandfather and nature lover. Take a look back at the most memorable highlights of the royal's life ...

King Charles will deliver a 'personal message' about his cancer diagnosis today during charity TV fundraiser as fears grow around the monarch's well-being

King Charles appeared in a pre-recorded message for Channel 4, revealing that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the New Year. A palace spokesperson clarified that although treatment will lessen, the King will enter a “precautionary phase.” Charles was first diagnosed with cancer in February 2024.

Since then, Charles has used his own story to highlight the need for early diagnosis and treatment. Cancer Research UK recorded a 33% increase in visits to its website in the weeks after the king’s diagnosis, as people sought information about the signs of cancer.