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Public absence of the British royal family sparks speculation in the United Kingdom Buckingham Palace’s scant information on the health of Charles III and Kate Middleton, who was seen in a photograph Monday, raises more questions than answers
El Pais ^ | March 6, 2024 | Rafa de Miguel

Posted on 03/09/2024 2:08:18 AM PST by xxqqzz

Everything about the British royal family since the beginning of the year has been steeped in the mystery of an Agatha Christie novel. And Then There Were None would be the perfect title for the successive disappearances from public life of the members of the Windsor household, which have unleashed a torrent of speculation and rumor, especially on social networks. First, the Princess of Wales, Catherine (Kate) Middleton, wife of the heir to the throne, Prince William, and almost immediately afterward King Charles III withdrew from the public eye due to health problems. Later, William also announced a pause in his public duties to attend to his wife, who was seen in apparently stolen photos on Tuesday. And even Queen Consort Camilla, who became almost exclusively in charge of representing the British royal household, has just announced that she is taking a week’s break overseas.

“It’s an ever-thickening fog of uncertainty. And it gives more energy to online rumors. It’s the problem of feeding out small pieces of information, enough to prompt more questions and not enough to give answers,” said Sean Coughlan, the BBC’s royal affairs correspondent, summing up the feeling of the British press.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: charlesiii; houseofwindsor; royals; unitedkingdom
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To: yldstrk

The really interesting thing about that pic was the photo credit.

How did the Harkles’ pet paps get that photo?

And did the Harkles make any money off it?

Rumor has it they may have a deal going with that outfit.


21 posted on 03/09/2024 4:49:11 AM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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To: mewzilla

The Harkles have put the rest of the monarchy in danger. The Harkles could have threatened the monarchy in a more significant way than just badmouthing it.


22 posted on 03/09/2024 4:51:39 AM PST by yldstrk
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To: zeestephen

My doctor showed me a terrifying report that only 1/1000 men who treat prostate cancer will see positive results from it. Something around %50 will die from the treatment.


23 posted on 03/09/2024 5:22:32 AM PST by KobraKai
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To: KobraKai

My father survived almost 30 years after prostate cancer treatment, but he was left with really awful after effects of radiation therapy that he suffered with that entire time.


24 posted on 03/09/2024 5:29:57 AM PST by ponygirl (Stay gold.)
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To: KobraKai
I've been told about the same thing by my former MD, who got in a fight with his management about... something... then quit and went into a concierge practice...

OTOH I have a good friend who has been treated for prostate cancer at Mayo in Minnesota and is doing well.

25 posted on 03/09/2024 5:35:14 AM PST by OKSooner ("You won't like what comes after America." - Leonard Cohen.)
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To: Candor7

You are correct. At his age CXR is part of routine anesthesia work up. A PET scan (for the other poster) is how to determine CA metastasis, or in the alternative, a CT scan


26 posted on 03/09/2024 5:36:00 AM PST by gas_dr (Conditions of Socratic debate: Intelligence, Candor, and Good Will)
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To: xxqqzz

Chucky III has the cancer that will kill any member of any royal family—cancer of the bunghole.


27 posted on 03/09/2024 5:43:57 AM PST by MIchaelTArchangel
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To: xxqqzz

The King has cancer. Do we really need more information?


28 posted on 03/09/2024 5:46:30 AM PST by Churchillspirit (Pray for President Trump)
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To: zeestephen

Buckingham Palace explicitly said that it is not prostate cancer, but some other form of cancer.


29 posted on 03/09/2024 5:46:59 AM PST by scouter (As for me and my household... We will serve the LORD.)
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To: Daveinyork

Do check your facts....


30 posted on 03/09/2024 5:49:56 AM PST by Churchillspirit (Pray for President Trump)
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To: xxqqzz

Royal communications trying to rev up interest? Yawn.


31 posted on 03/09/2024 6:01:27 AM PST by If You Want It Fixed - Fix It
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To: Candor7

He’s old for testicular cancer, and they said no to prostate cancer. I was wondering about bladder cancer. Seems to be more of that around these days.


32 posted on 03/09/2024 6:06:53 AM PST by PAR35
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To: PghBaldy

A chest x-ray is pretty standard stuff for even a routine physical.


33 posted on 03/09/2024 6:21:11 AM PST by pfflier
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To: Jonty30

I’m thinking she had a hysterectomy, and getting used to hormone replacements.


34 posted on 03/09/2024 6:21:32 AM PST by luckystarmom
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To: xxqqzz

Well you know they all loved the Vax over there so turbo cancer, blood clots, nerve disorders could be anything at this point but not looking good


35 posted on 03/09/2024 6:21:57 AM PST by pangaea6
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To: PAR35

Yep, BLadder cancer would fit right inti the situation, or even a seriios inbection with the Urinary tract or kidnies.

I sometimes think he is cursed for his pecadillos with his current spouse, at the hands of Lady Diana’s ghost.


36 posted on 03/09/2024 6:25:21 AM PST by Candor7 (Ask not for whom Trump Trolls,He trolls for thee!),<img src="" width=500</img><a href="">tag</a>)
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To: KobraKai

They’ve said he doesn’t have prostate cancer.

My husband is a prostate cancer survivor. He’s been cancer free for over 10 years.

It’s very treatable (surgery) when it is in the prostate.

It does not respond to chemotherapy, and gets hard to treat if it spreads outside the prostate.

It also tends to be more aggressive in younger men.

Charles is old, even if he did have it it would probably not be aggressive.


37 posted on 03/09/2024 6:26:57 AM PST by luckystarmom
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To: Candor7

As for the princess, the best speculation I’ve seen is a temporary ostomy bag and she’s staying out of sight until things can be restored.


38 posted on 03/09/2024 6:30:22 AM PST by PAR35
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To: ponygirl

The first doctor my husband saw advised radiation therapy. We saw a radiologist who actually advised against it because my husband was 50 and would have long term effects (even another form of cancer).

My husband had surgery over 10 years ago and has done well!


39 posted on 03/09/2024 6:31:02 AM PST by luckystarmom
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To: Candor7

As if “Lady Diana” didn’t have her own skeletons in her closet. She’s been turned into a deity, because she died tragically and young, but this whole “Diana is a victim” narrative is ridiculous.


40 posted on 03/09/2024 6:37:27 AM PST by TallahasseeConservative (Isaiah 40:31)
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