In recent events in London, King Charles faced a setback in popularity compared to Princess Kate following their public disclosures about battling cancer.
A YouGov poll showed Princess Kate surpassing the King in popularity after revealing her diagnosis last month.
This decline in the King’s favorability was noted by royal commentator Daniela Elser, who likened it to the overshadowing Charles experienced during his marriage to Diana.
Despite this, Elser acknowledged the positive rapport between the King and Kate, contrasting it with Charles’s strained relationship with Diana.
The situation was described as a reversal of expectations within the monarchy, reminiscent of Diana’s charismatic influence.
However, Elser emphasized the importance of Charles and Kate’s duty to uphold the monarchy’s continuity.
Meanwhile, King Charles encountered controversy when a palace aide allegedly misled him into approving a colleague’s promotion during his cancer treatment, sparking internal turmoil.
