King Charles III’s health is reportedly in decline, and Prince William might find himself on the throne far sooner than he ever expected.

In the midst of royal insider Tom Sykes claiming he was “horrified by photographs that have emerged” of Charles looking frail and underweight, Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice Substack has a curious note about William being “quietly prepared” to take on the notable role. “The illusion of perfect health is collapsing,” a palace staffer shared.

The palace remains firmly in King Charles’ corner, not giving away one morsel of his health privacy. But, a second source noted, “You can’t Photoshop frailty. What we’re seeing is the reality behind the crown — a monarch in decline.” That assessment echoes what Sykes pointed out in his Oct. 9 Substack, The Royalist.

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