A bit of compassion for a King with cancer wouldn’t go amiss.

[Ratherhaveacupofteaandabiscuit]

Yes, of course he is head of state but he is also a human being with cancer.

In the past few weeks alone he has faced the shock return of a treacherous son and an exploitative daughter in law set on destabilising the monarchy which is the King’s life works, and destroying any peace within the family.
When trying to deal with the situation he is damned if he says something to try to control them and damned if he doesn’t.

Now he has a vengeful ex brother in law accusing him (with zero evidence) of disgraceful comments and conduct at the time of the highly traumatic death of his late wife and also repeating scurrilous slander made by said ex wife (who was well known for her own vengeful nature) implying he is a closeted bisexual.

I am not of the #bekind brigade but as someone who has cancer myself I really would ask that a glimmer of humanity is shown to him.

Stress really does impact cancer. I would not be at all surprised if these dreadful goings on damage the Kings health very seriously.

I wonder if H&M or CS consider this at all or if they will feel any guilt should the King become more unwell?

Not something I could live had I treated a family member so badly.

He brought this stress on himself. If he wasn't the King he would have suffered a lot more and he got off extremely easily.

If he wants that, he can abdicate. It's his choice to make his life less stressful. So he needs to take responsibility for his choices in life.

No, he did not.
Much later he admitted the boys were well cared for by the RF and he had little to do with their upbringing.
Doubtless too busy anyway with his own marital affairs and fractured family.
His speech at Diana’s funeral was truly “full of sound and fury signifying nothing”.

The exact opposite of what I have said several times.
None so blind.

He’s a billionaire receiving the best care a person can get, and faces significantly less stress than most who are diagnosed with cancer. Perhaps if so many people have bad stories about him, they’re not the ones in the wrong?

Oh my god!
Does anybody know you have access to the internet unsupervised?
You are on a roll tonight!

They should face each other in the lists, like nobleman would have done in medieval times.

It’s ok.
I actually struggle with social conflict and sometimes sort of use the benefit of MN to try to toughen myself up a bit because nastiness seems to come with the territory here.
When it all gets too much I potter off to the Gardening board.
People are lovely there.

Agree 100%. Diana's brother slithering out of the woodwork like this is disgraceful. It's been 30 years - nearly - since Diana died, why did he not spill this vitriol in the 1990s? Why now? Is he so desperate for attention and money?

Urgh, just grubby! I feel like I need a shower now just typing this. 😖

What a bizarre overreaction! It’s probably because it’s the first time in decades that it has been publicly acceptable to criticise the monarchy vocally. Since all this business with Andrew, the nonce formerly known as prince, people have been a lot more vocal.

Couldn't agree more with this. ^ I am so baffled as to why Harry and Meghan have come back to the UK, after all they said about the UK, and the Royals. And Diana's brother coming out with this book and all his vile rantings is despicable.

You keep telling yourself that.

It's true. Selling titles is a criminal offence.

I find it sad that other stuff in KC's life that may be causing him stress are not mentioned.

Prince Andrew and the money paid to shut down the accusations against him.
Prince William and the rumours of his infidelity.
Princess of Wales and her recent cancer diagnosis.

But sure, Harry and Meghan, eh!

My opinion, cancer doesn't give you a pass. KC has access to the best treatments and doesn't have to worry about not getting appointments or meeting bills. KC's children are grown, don't need him for money.

I think CS's recollections are correct. KC was and is surrounded by sycophants and the men in grey who literally rely on him for their wage packets. I doubt KC thought CS would dare to question, or pass disapproval, on KC's statement about Diana's death. My opinion.

Couldn’t agree more. Pointless nastiness for all concerned. Meh.

While I’m paying my taxes to him and his family of fuckups, I want to watch him squirm.

Alternatively, he could abdicate and continue to be one of the richest people in Britain by birth rather than having actually worked for it, and use his position to get the best treatment for his cancer that money can afford. That’s our money and we can’t afford the same treatments.

sorry, no sympathy at all.

Good point though it does sound like a Shakespearean tragedy plot when you put it all together.

Yep. I absolutely agree.

I don’t believe a word Spencer says. He’s been a cheating, useless husband and a rubbish dad. He’s got a lot of ex-wives to support and a big estate to maintain.

I think he & Harry are both flat broke.

My heart fucking bleeds for him. Meanwhile us mere mortals have relatives dying due to an overstretched health service.

Why does he need to control Harry jesus no wondered Harry wanted independence. Who in their 40s wants their parent to control them.

I have seen awful comments made about how other people causing stress has caused the other persons cancer. Wild! Its not proven medically that stress is the cause. A contributor possibly amongst so many other things.

And to add it is on each of us to control what affects us and manage our own stress, there is a level of personal accountability here too. You can still choose to let things affect you or not or find the right tools to manage and cope with it.

You’re getting completely carried away now.

My understanding is this:

charles never loved Diana, married her when she was basically still a kid, and was coercive and shit.

William had an affair, the royal family covered it up by vilifying Harry and Megan.

megan and Harry had to move their kids from school because a fellow mum doxxed them.

charles Spencer was barely talking to Diana when she died.

this is a fucked up family. I don’t understand why we’re all vehemently taking sides when they’re all shit to each other

What actions??

Your understanding is more misunderstanding in this case.

Which bit is wrong?!