King Charles III was diagnosed in early February, just 17 months into his reign. The 75-year-old monarch’s daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, underwent a “planned” abdominal procedure in January, then was not seen in public for several months.

Prince William, the Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, called 2024 "brutal" and the "hardest year of my life." Both King Charles and Kate Middleton were diagnosed with cancer.

The British monarch recorded his annual holiday address from the chapel of a former hospital, rather than from a palace.

King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer this year after treating an enlarged prostate. His daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, completed chemotherapy in September.

Unless you've been on that journey you can't understand what it's like,” said Karen Maclean, who has had cancer for 20 years and gave Kate a powerful hug