The King, despite grappling with his illness diagnosis, is gearing up to make a significant sacrifice for his son, the Prince of Wales, and his wife, Princess Catherine, who is also battling cancer.

A reliable source disclosed to Express UK that the monarch is slated to visit Samoa on October 21, a departure from the expected attendance of his heir to the throne.

Reportedly, the Prince of Wales has relinquished his aspiration to stand in for the sovereign as the head of the Commonwealth in order to prioritize supporting his ailing wife, Princess Catherine.

Due to Catherine’s health condition, the Prince of Wales is currently unable to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM).

Consequently, other working royals are stepping in to fulfill duties domestically, although they lack the seniority required to represent the sovereign as the head of the Commonwealth, as per the insider.

The significance of the King’s presence at both the Commonwealth meeting and in Australia cannot be overstated in terms of upholding Commonwealth unity, as emphasized by the source.

Despite medical advice cautioning against the journey due to potential fatigue from extensive travel and time zone differences, the King remains resolute about attending the events.

The determination of the King to personally attend the conference underscores its pivotal role for the monarchy in maintaining influence over the Commonwealth, as articulated by a source within the royal circle.