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

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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.

Almost all of it.

Can you evidence this?

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Anyone else feel the Palace machinery might be behind some of the threads and posts? Not saying you OP but jeez oh, many read like RF paid staff posts.

FWIW I believe CS.

Hm, you sure you aren’t on the RF payroll after all OP? Asking for a subject 😉

People who write books about private family affairs and conversations are akin to people who post their family dramas on social media. Pathetic and a desperate attempt to make money.

I never know if it's palace machinery or simply people who believe everything the royal family do is wonderful and should always be defended.
I actually know someone like this. She reacts to any criticism of the royal family however mild, as if someone were criticising her own children. She defends them no matter what. It's honestly a bit bizarre, but strangely fascinating.

Charles Spencer has about £40 million in liquid assets. He is very rich.

This. Classless behaviour.

It’s very embarrassing to be represented as a country by such a dysfunctional family. The less we see of them, the better.

Must be attention seeking then. 'Look at me, me me meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.'

It’s never enough though is it?

I'd be more interested if one of Spencer's ex wives broke cover with a tell all.

It's "fifteen" minutes of fame

I’m a cancer survivor. I’ve never expected special treatment.

I think he should abdicate, so him and Camilla can enjoy their retirement. William and Kate appear to have more integrity.

I agree in part about Diana's brother bringing all this up now is unnecessary. But not because of KC cancer, just in general. If he was genuine about this then he should have brought it up then, not sit on it and bring it up after 30 years. He might be telling the truth, but it doesn't look good that he only mentioned it at a time where it happens to bring a light onto his book. Noone would care or even want to look at this book if it wasn't for a fresh scandal.

Disagree that Harry is doing anything wrong returning to the UK at the time his dad has cancer though. Harry is obviously mixed up and going through some sort of pain, no one on this thread knows if what he has spoke up about is truth or not. Only he and his family knows that. But a dad is unlikely to be suffering at the thought of his son returning to live in the same country along with the grandchildren. Any decent father would be glad to be able to spend time with them all, especially if their time may be limited.

The whole family seems riddled with issues and scandal though, so I find it hard to gather sympathy for any hurt 1 gives the other. Look at what we know about these people, that is only what we know, im guessing there is more scandal and hurtful behaviour that they have managed to keep out of public knowledge. They have more than your average family of dysfunctional behaviour, but yet they are looked up to by many.

William and Kate seem to be doing alright. The late queen also seemed like a decent woman with morals, respect and dignity, but even in her marriage she had to just turn a blind eye to infidelity.

They are a mess. If this was your average family on an estate then they would be looked down on, not admired

Is it though? Why should folk who expose or call out wrongdoing be treated like they’re doing wrong? Not classless at all. Courageous given daft statements like this to be expected but do it anyway.

I knew exactly what type of person you were when I got to treacherous son and exploitive daughter in law. One of those! It’s so weird to be so upset and invested in the life of a man who literally thinks you’re less than dirt on the bottom of his shoe. Will never understand anyone who loves the royals. Why on earth are you so content with living under a system like the monarchy? Where is your self respect?

Hahahaha his beautiful home, private healthcare, chauffeur and not worrying about the bills being paid will offer him some comfort I’m sure. He’s not in a care home that stinks of piss, eating puréed food is he ffs?

I’m sorry for what you’ve gone through and are going through.
The process of turning from a child, taking and being cared for by a parent, to an adult giving and caring for an elderly parent, is quite a life changing and actually an enriching one. It’s when we finally grow up. I hope Harry gets there in time.

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A pox on both their houses

All a mess if his own making.

I wish him no ill will and feel sorry that he isn’t well, but he treated Diana outrageously, obviously wasn’t father of the year and seems to have lived a very selfish, self interested life. Being old and ill doesn’t excuse you from facing the consequences of your own actions.

Why after all?
Had you thought I wasn't and then changed your mind?
It is quite possible to show compassion for someone with a life threatening illness without being paid to do so.