The Princess of Wales has been working closely with King Charles as she gets ready to take on the most significant role of her life.

Amid his ongoing cancer treatment, the King has not only been meeting regularly with his eldest son, Prince William, but also with Kate, according to a palace insider.

“She and Charles had a private meeting about her stepping up sooner than expected,” the source revealed. “As you’d imagine, the relationship between the two of them is incredibly close and they’ve been a huge source of comfort to each other through their side-by-side battles against cancer.”

The insider added, “It’s also why Charles has taken great pains to give her plenty of space to recover for the inevitable moment that he and Camilla pass on the baton.”

A Possible Danish-Style Transition

There has also been speculation that the British royal family could follow an example set in Denmark. On January 14, King Frederik and Queen Mary ascended the throne just two weeks after Queen Margrethe II announced her abdication on New Year’s Eve 2023.

“Queen Margrethe is able to stand by as key advisor for Frederik and Mary, and that’s something that appeals to Charles — and even more so to Kate and William,” the source explained. “So it’s become a palace priority to ensure Kate and William have as smooth a transition to power as possible.”