Rumors swirl around the royal family as whispers of the king’s undisclosed illness and potential exclusion of the Duke of Sussex from his will emerge, deepening the existing fractures within the British monarchy.
Ascending to the throne in September 2022, the king is rumored to be contemplating steps towards abdication due to his ongoing battle with an illness that claims numerous lives each year.
The strained relationship between his sons, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex, adds a layer of complexity to the situation, underscoring the significance of a legally binding will that delineates the wishes of the deceased.
Despite a recent meeting between the king and the Duke of Sussex, triggered by the latter rushing back home upon receiving a cancer diagnosis, uncertainties loom over whether legal counsel will be engaged to oversee the execution and mediation of the will.
The brief encounter between father and son, characterized as peculiar yet amicable, lasted a mere half-hour, leaving questions about the depth of their connection unanswered.
The departure of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from Buckingham Palace in 2020 stirred discontent among certain members of the royal family, particularly the Prince of Wales, intensifying the longstanding discord within the family.
As the future king and his sibling, the Duke of Sussex, both in their forties, maintain a steadfast silence towards each other, tensions continue to escalate, particularly concerning the Prince of Wales.
Speculations arise regarding the motives behind the Prince of Wales’ actions, with some suggesting that he aims to sway the king’s decisions, preventing the reintegration of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex into the royal fold.
Sources close to the royal circle allege that Camilla and the Prince of Wales advocate against including the Duke of Sussex in any inheritance, portraying the Sussexes as opportunistic individuals driven by a thirst for fame rather than loyalty to the monarchy.