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The heir to the throne is likely to step in on his father’s behalf while King Charles undergoes treatment for ‘a form of cancer’.

William, the Prince of Wales, returned to official engagements this week with Kensington Palace announcing the news just hours before Buckingham Palace shared news of the king’s diagnosis.

It was thought that William, 41, could have remained away from public duties for longer as his wife, Kate, is in the early days of recovery after major abdominal surgery.

He stepped back temporarily from his royal role three weeks ago – but the announcement of his return was likely made to signal stability within the monarchy despite the health issues they’re battling.

The Princess of Wales is expected to be out of action until after Easter, and it’s not yet known when the king will return to full public duties.

However ‘workaholic’ Charles is set to keep on working behind the scenes, dealing with his famous red boxes and holding his weekly audience with prime minister Rishi Sunak and Privy Council meetings, which can be done remotely.

Prince William is likely to take on some of King Charles’ public facing roles during his treatment for cancer (Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images For Buckingham Palace)

(FILE PHOTO) King Charles III Diagnosed with Cancer after his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. SANDRINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 04: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend the Sunday service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on February 4, 2024 in Sandringham, England. The King was discharged from hospital last Monday after spending three nights in The London Clinic following a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Charles looked cheery as he attended church in Sandringham on Sunday (Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Prince William, Prince of Wales attends the funeral of Sir Bobby Charlton at Manchester Cathedral on November 13, 2023 in Manchester, England. Sir Robert Charlton, born 11th October 1937 in Ashington, Northumberland, is considered to be one of the greatest footballers of all time. He played most of his career football for Manchester United as a midfielder/centre-forward, after surviving the Munich air crash that killed 23 people including eight of his teammates. He was a member of England's winning 1966 FIFA World Cup team also winning the Ballon D'Or the same year. Sir Bobby died on October 21, aged 86. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

William will likely take on some of his father’s duties (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

There are five ‘counsellors of state’ who can step in to carry out royal duties if Charles is unable to fulfil his role – William being one of them – but it is hoped their intervention won’t be needed.

The king and queen were expected to visit Canada in May, and Australia, New Zealand and Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in October.

But Charles’ illness raises the prospect that William may have to deputise for the King, who is head of the Commonwealth, at CHOGM, just like Charles did for the late Queen Elizabeth in the past.

Other trips could be postponed depending on how the king’s health progresses.

Forthcoming events that could see William playing a key role include the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey at the start of March and the 80th anniversary of D-Day in June.

William will carry out an investiture at Windsor Castle on Wednesday – which is one of his own regular duties – and also attend the London Air Ambulance annual fundraising evening gala in central London in his role as patron of the charity.

Charles called both his sons to inform them of his condition ahead of the public announcement, with the Duke of Sussex preparing to fly to the UK to be with his father despite their troubled relationship.

William, who is in regular contact with the king, is said to have grown closer to Charles in the wake of Harry’s controversial interviews, documentary and memoir, which saw him launch a flurry of allegations at his family.

It is not yet known whether William will meet his brother during his trip to London, with their long-running rift ongoing.

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