Prince William has faced consecutive blows over the past period. About two months ago, Buckingham Palace announced that his father, King Charles III, had been diagnosed with cancer, and then on Friday came the news of his wife, Kate Middleton, also being diagnosed with cancer. The British newspaper "The Guardian" reported that the Prince of Wales will experience "heavy pressure" in the coming months. The report explained: "The pressure on the heir to the throne will be great. He has to not only support his wife and father but also care for his young children during a family medical crisis under the scrutiny of global media coverage." It continued: "He must also bear a lot of responsibility in guiding the monarchy through the difficult months ahead." In her video statement released on Friday, Princess Kate acknowledged her husband's role in her recovery from the surgery she underwent a few months ago and her cancer treatment, saying: "Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance." The British newspaper noted that Prince William's priority in the upcoming weeks will be his family. In this context, the Macmillan Cancer Support charity stated: "Balancing work and caring for someone with cancer can be challenging."