NEW KING! King Charles Made A SAD Announcement After Prince William Takes Center Stage

The royal family has always been a world of intrigue, where loyalty, duty, and power collide in unpredictable ways. But right now, Buckingham Palace is abuzz with rumors about an escalating power struggle that has everyone talking.

In the spotlight are two of the monarchy’s most formidable figures: King Charles and Prince William. The king’s lower popularity score has been substantially driven by 18- to 24-year-olds, among whom 50% viewed him negatively compared to 33% who viewed him positively—giving him a net approval of minus 17. He was most popular among those over 65, with 75% liking him and 24% disliking him, putting him at plus 51. Among 25- to 49-year-olds, he was liked by 53% and disliked by 36%, resulting in a net approval of plus 17.

Princess Catherine remains the most popular living royal, liked by 74% and disliked by 15%, giving her a net favorability score of plus 59. According to the latest royal favorability data, King Charles is seen positively by six in ten Britons (59%) but negatively by a third (34%).

On the other hand, Graham Smith, chief executive of Republic, commented, “I’m not particularly surprised. We’ve seen support for the monarchy drop over the last few years, and people are largely uninspired and uninterested in Charles. Various scandals continue to dent their popularity.”

King Charles III recently met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, marking a significant diplomatic moment following Zelensky’s meeting with Donald Trump. Royal editor Rebecca English emphasized that this meeting demonstrated Charles’s strong support for Ukraine. However, another important meeting—his discussion with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau—went largely unnoticed. During their conversation, Charles expressed support for Canada as it faces economic strain due to U.S. tariffs imposed by Trump. English noted that the king made it clear he opposes any notion of Canada becoming the 51st state of the U.S.

The monarch’s decision to host Zelensky at Sandringham has reportedly unsettled a key world leader: Donald Trump. Sources in Washington suggest that the meeting left Trump feeling less special, leading to a noticeable cooling of relations with the UK. Charles’s show of support for Ukraine came shortly after a state visit invitation had been extended to Trump. Insiders claim that images of King Charles and Zelensky together created unease, diminishing the significance of the state invitation in Trump’s eyes.

The king’s involvement in international affairs highlights his departure from Queen Elizabeth II’s traditionally apolitical stance. He has been outspoken about his disdain for Russian President Vladimir Putin, once comparing him to Hitler. In response, UK officials emphasized that it would have been inappropriate for the government to interfere with the king’s engagements, clarifying that the meeting was not meant as a slight.

Meanwhile, concerns over King Charles’s health continue to grow. His cancer diagnosis has raised serious questions about the future of the monarchy. While Buckingham Palace has not disclosed the exact type of cancer, reports suggest his prognosis is concerning. Despite his illness, Charles remains committed to his royal duties. However, his long-standing health struggles—exacerbated by injuries from sports like polo and hunting—have fueled discussions about succession.

Between the general election and both his father and wife being diagnosed with cancer back to back, many of the Prince of Wales’s plans for modernizing the House of Windsor were put on hold in 2024—a year he described as the hardest of his life. While in Cape Town for the Earthshot Prize in November, he revealed to the press his plans to “do his job with a smaller ‘R’ in the royal.” In practice, this means focusing more on charitable projects, such as Homewards, and reducing the pomp and circumstance of his role.

William currently holds around 30 royal patronages compared to Charles’s 669. The heir to the throne has taken on a more prominent role since Queen Elizabeth II’s passing and his father’s declining health. Many speculate that his ascent to the throne could come sooner than expected. Reports indicate that Charles’s condition is not improving, with some medical sources estimating he may have only a year to live. This has deeply affected Queen Camilla, who is struggling with the emotional toll of his illness.

Perhaps more interestingly, the brutal events of the last year seem to have pushed William—always pitched as the more reserved brother—into being more candid in his communications with the public. This was evident in his tribute to his wife on her birthday on January 9th.