Royal Curse? King Charles Bursts Into Tears as Prince William Is Diagnosed With Cancer Shortly After Ascending the Throne
LONDON — Whispers of a centuries-old royal curse have resurfaced after shocking new claims that Prince William has been diagnosed with cancer — just months after stepping closer to the British throne. According to royal insiders cited in multiple tabloid reports, King Charles III was seen “visibly shaken” and “in tears” after learning about his son’s reported health condition.
Although Kensington Palace has not issued any official statement, speculation began when Prince William abruptly canceled several engagements earlier this year. At the time, royal sources attributed his absence to “personal matters,” but offered no further explanation. Combined with Princess Kate’s well-documented cancer diagnosis in early 2024, the timing of William’s sudden retreat from the public eye has sparked intense concern and rampant speculation among royal watchers.
“It’s almost too much for one family to bear,” a former palace staffer reportedly told The Sun. “First the King, then the Princess of Wales, and now possibly the Prince of Wales — it’s like something is haunting this generation of the monarchy.”
King Charles, who was himself diagnosed with cancer in February 2024, has been undergoing treatment while continuing to fulfill some royal duties. He temporarily stepped back from public-facing engagements, and his resilience was widely praised. However, insiders claim that news of William’s condition “broke him emotionally.”
“Charles was already dealing with his own diagnosis with a brave face,” a palace insider told GB News. “But hearing that his son might be going through the same thing — it was devastating. He reportedly wept behind closed doors and said something along the lines of ‘Why my boy?’”
In March 2024, both Prince William and Princess Catherine were noticeably absent from key public events, including Commonwealth Day and the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, which William traditionally attends. While the absence was initially downplayed, later announcements about Kate’s cancer treatment prompted new questions about the couple’s well-being.
Now, as rumors of William’s health crisis swirl, royal commentators have turned their attention to an eerie historical pattern. Several past monarchs and heirs — from King George VI to Edward VIII — have suffered untimely deaths or health issues. Some conspiracy theorists and social media users have dubbed it the “Windsor curse,” pointing to the tragic fates of Princess Diana, Prince Harry’s estrangement, and now the health struggles of the King, Queen-in-waiting, and heir apparent.
Neither Buckingham Palace nor Kensington Palace has confirmed any reports about Prince William’s health. However, the silence has only intensified speculation.
“If true, it raises serious questions about the future of the monarchy,” royal commentator Angela Levin noted. “With Charles already in treatment and William now potentially affected, it could trigger a constitutional discussion sooner than anyone expected.”
As the royal family continues to battle rumors and personal tragedies, many Britons are left wondering: is this just an unfortunate coincidence — or something far more ominous?
