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King Charles’ ‘horrendous’ days turn worse: ‘His sons and people forget he’s still fragile’

With Prince Harry back in the UK and King Charles is facing an even greater slew of backlash

By H. Anjum
Published September 02, 2026
King Charles’ ‘horrendous’ days turn worse: ‘His sons and people forget he’s still fragile’
King Charles’ ‘horrendous’ days turn worse: ‘His sons and people forget he’s still fragile’

77-year-old King Charles’ cancer treatment may have been reduced but new reports warn he may be facing a similar, if not worst outcome with his sons, who seem to be at odds still, even amidst Prince Harry’s homecoming, almost five years or more since Megxit.

However, what a source focused on this time around, while attempting to explain things is how bad things are is the monarch’s mental health as well.

According to Closer Online, “people forget that Charles is still in a fragile state. He’s making great strides in his recovery, and obviously, everyone is encouraged by that, but it’s still an ongoing process, and his energy levels aren’t what they used to be.”

“Everyone in his world, and not just his doctors, has impressed on him how important it is to eliminate stress as much as possible, but unfortunately, that’s easier said than done given everything he’s dealing with right now.”

What is pertinent to mention is that the Sussex vs Wales’ row isn’t the only thing eating a him, his own young brother’s run in with local law enforcement has also flung alot of bad press onto the Institution in light of this the source warns, its “been horrendous” and “continues to cause him a ton of stress” because “there’s still the police investigation hanging over everything and no telling what bomb could go off next.”

“And then you have the sheer rigours of being King and everything that comes with ruling the Commonwealth,” they also added. “He works incredibly long hours, he’s got all sorts of travel, there’s an enormous amount of responsibility on him at all times - especially with how difficult world politics are right now. There’s war on the doorstep and all this uncertainty surrounding the U.S. and Trump.”

It is in lieu of this, that even Queen Camilla feels the sting, and despite past grievances with the Duke of Sussex they say “that’s why she’s so aggravated that the people closest to him can’t make more of an effort to lighten his load.”

H. Anjum
H. Anjum is a News Editor at The News International (Digital) with over five years of newsroom experience. She is a media graduate specialising in British royal coverage, reporting on monarchies, traditions, and modern royal life. She also writes on fashion, movies and TV shows with contemporary relevance for a global audience.