King Charles III of the United Kingdom was recently diagnosed with cancer, and the news shocked the world this Monday night through a statement from Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace confirmed that Charles was found to have "a type of cancer" when he recently underwent a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Although Buckingham Palace said the king "maintains a completely positive attitude towards **", King Charles had to postpone public events. Nonetheless, he will continue to fulfill his constitutional role as head of state, including handling documents, handling his red box and holding private meetings.
At the same time, as the monarch continues to receive outpatient treatments**, it is clear that he will need as much support as possible. Let's take a closer look at his team of cronies.
According to British media on February 11, Charles's chief attendant is Major Jonathan Thompson, who is the king's right-hand man and is known as "the handsome man of the major". He had won a following in the Queen's later years and was known as "The Handsome Major". He even made it to Tatler's Social Power Index last year, which praised him for his "brilliant sense of humor" and "looks as good in a suit as he does in a kilt."
Clive Alderton is considered to be the king's highest-ranking aide and he served as Charles' chief private secretary for many years. He served as British ambassador to Morocco when he was appointed chief private secretary to Clarence Palace, but previously served Charles and his wife Camilla for six years between 2006 and 2012. He first joined *** in 1986 and his successful career has seen him work in countries such as Poland, Belgium, Singapore and France.
Sir Nicholas Sommes was a close and close friend of Charles, and the two had known each other for over 65 years. They met in 1970, when Nicholas was appointed chief of the king's chamberlain, a position he held for two years. Nicholas has said that his friend's life will change because he becomes king.
"As the king said, when he starts his new responsibilities, it is clear that his life will change and his views and ways of doing things will be in accordance with constitutional principles," he told the Today program. He made it clear that he intended to uphold the constitutional principles at the heart of the country, which he knew very well. The Prince of Wales underwent a long apprenticeship under the guidance of the Absolute Master, who was well aware of constitutional obligations. ”
Charles has had a close relationship with the Naton Knachbull family since childhood. Louis, the first Earl of Mountbatten, was Prince Philip's uncle and mentor to Charles growing up, and he used to call Charles his honorary grandfather. Unfortunately, he was killed by Ira*** in 1979, along with his grandson Nicholas. Charles delivered a eulogy at his funeral.
Louis's grandson, Norton, had a very close relationship with Charles. He was chosen as Prince William's godfather, while Prince Philip was his godfather, and his daughter Alexandra was Princess Diana's goddaughter. The connection between the two families was particularly evident in June 2016, when Charles accompanied Alexandra to the center of the wedding because her father was unwell enough to take on the role. The guest list for this social wedding includes the Queen and Prince Philip, Princess Anne, King Sofia of Spain and former Greek Kings Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie.
Andrew David Parker, Baron Minsmere, was Director General of MI5 from 2013 to 2020. He took over as Governor General in April 2021, replacing the Earl of Peel, who had been in office for 14 years.
As the most senior member of the royal family, Andrew was responsible for organising the King's ceremonies and public events. This typically includes organizing garden parties, state visits, royal weddings, and parliamentary openings.
Peter St. Clair-Erskine began his role as Secretary of State for Home at Charles and Camilla at Clarence House in 2014. He was officially awarded his "scepter" in 2023 for his latest position - Steward. Prior to his appointment as Home Secretary, Peter worked in the Royal Protectorate for over a decade.
In the context of the King's cancer diagnosis, the circle of cronies faces a huge challenge. They need to ensure that the king can continue to carry out his constitutional duties while providing him with adequate support and care. They need to support each other, work together to meet challenges, and ensure that the king receives the best possible care and **. In addition, they will need to maintain close contact with the king's family and other members of the royal family to ensure that the entire family can face this dilemma in solidarity.