William Concerned His ‘Workaholic’ Dad Will Overexert Himself After Cancer Treatment

According to The Sunday Times, King Charles couldn’t wait to return to work after 11 weeks out of the public spotlight for cancer treatment. However, Prince William has been worried that his father might do too much too soon.

“He wants to make sure his father is balancing his recovery,” a friend of William’s told the publication. “He knows his dad loves work, but he does worry about him.”

Another source described King Charles as a “caged lion” eager to leave palace walls, highlighting the monarch’s struggle with a light schedule. “He holds himself to very high standards of public service,” the insider said. The 75-year-old monarch “genuinely feels he’s letting people and organizations down if he’s not out there doing all those public bits of his formal role.”

Buckingham Palace announced the king’s cancer diagnosis on February 5, 2024, following his hospitalization for an enlarged prostate. Just a month later, William’s wife, Kate Middleton, revealed her cancer diagnosis. She is currently on a break from royal duties while undergoing preventative chemotherapy.

Despite these health challenges, William finds some relief in knowing that his father is taking time to rest when not making public appearances. An aide told The Sunday Times that King Charles’ schedule is being “carefully calibrated with enough downtime so that it is not too draining.”

The king’s cancer treatment continues even as he resumes his public duties. Despite his diagnosis and ongoing treatment, King Charles remains ambitious, setting goals such as riding horseback at his annual birthday parade, which is expected to happen only under the supervision of doctors and with their permission.

The term “workaholic” is often used to describe the monarch, and his cancer diagnosis has not changed that. In the past, William has admitted to sometimes getting frustrated by his father’s long hours. Now, as King Charles returns to his public duties, the pace doesn’t seem to be slowing down. “Some people might think he is trying to pedal twice as hard because he is conscious that time is running ahead of him,” an insider said. “But he’s like that anyway.”

During his downtime away from public life, King Charles has remained productive, using the time to think about future projects and plans. His summer calendar is packed with events, including a potential visit to Normandy, Trooping the Colour, Garter Day, Royal Ascot, garden parties, a Japanese state dinner, and the royal family’s annual retreat to Scotland.

As King Charles continues to navigate his duties and treatment, the balance between his dedication to public service and his health remains a critical concern for his family, particularly Prince William. The coming months will reveal how the monarch manages this delicate balance and whether his ambitious plans can be realized without compromising his recovery.