Renowned journalist, editor, and royal expert Tina Brown has put forward a theory suggesting that the coronation of the Prince of Wales might happen sooner than anticipated.

In a recent opinion piece penned for the New York Times, Brown highlighted the imminent nature of the Prince’s ascension to the throne due to the King’s ailing health.

Known for her notable works like the Diana Chronicles and the Palace Papers, Brown, a former editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, painted a vivid picture of the current state of the royal family in light of the King and Princess Catherine’s cancer diagnoses.

Expressing deep concern, Brown articulated that the Prince and Princess of Wales, both 42 years old, could soon find themselves in the roles of Queen and Prince, a prospect that is causing them significant distress.

The couple had initially hoped to shield their children from the public eye for some more years, but the sudden turn of events regarding the throne has thrown their plans into disarray.

Following a period of medical treatment for an enlarged prostate, the King disclosed his cancer diagnosis on February 5, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.

Further complicating matters was the revelation during the King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement that subsequent tests had uncovered a form of cancer.

As per the statement issued by Buckingham Palace at the time, doctors recommended that His Majesty refrain from engaging in public duties as he commences a regimen of regular treatments.

Details regarding the nature of the malignancy have been kept under wraps, heightening concerns about the King’s health and the future of the monarchy.

In the wake of the King’s health update, royal correspondent Ahmed Scobie clarified that the King’s illness does not involve prostate cancer, dispelling previous speculations.

In a candid announcement shared through X, Princess Catherine opened up about her own battle with cancer following abdominal surgery in January.

Despite maintaining a low profile for several weeks, Catherine’s health became a topic of speculation among royal observers.

She revealed in a widely circulated video on March 22 that while her initial surgery was believed to be non-cancerous, subsequent tests detected the presence of malignancy, prompting her to embark on a course of preventative chemotherapy as advised by her medical team.