1992 was deserving of the title.
Then, before the year was out, a fire broke out in Windsor Castle, causing devastating damage.
2024 kicked off with Charles being diagnosed with an enlarged prostate.

Next,Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, announced that she’d been diagnosed with cancer again.
In February, Charles announced that he’d been diagnosed with cancer.
The following month, Princess Catherine shared her own cancer announcement with the public.

Reports indicated that he’d paid his daughter-in-law a visit before undergoing his procedure.
The king traveled from Sandringham to London on Thursday ahead of the procedure.
The press descended on her when she exited the hospital, eager to know how the king was doing.

“He’s doing well, thank you,” Camilla responded (viaThe Telegraph).
The palace confirmed in a statement that the king underwent surgery.
Charles left the hospital with Camilla by his side.

He also appeared to be in good spirits, which helped ease worries about his health.
The palace also said that Charles had already started his first course of treatment.
In anInstagrampost, the palace shared how delighted the king was by all the kind messages he had received.

Charles released an official statement on theroyal websiteto share his gratitude.
Charles wasfilmed shaking handswith Sunak, who remarked that the king looked well.
“It’s all done by mirrors,” Charles joked in response.

“We’re all behind you, the country is behind you,” Sunak said.
“It’s actually nice to have that recognized,” Sunak said.
Can I do that?'"

Peter said, explaining that Charles is eager for his life to return back to normal.
Despite Charles' frustrations, Peter said that the king was maintaining a positive mindset.
He also didn’t attend the traditional Easter events after church, forfeiting a reception and private family lunch.

Another source added that, despite his cancer diagnosis, Charles was eager to work as much as possible.
He shook a few hands and exchanged some pleasantries with his subjects before heading home.
This probably got him a stern talking-to from his doctors.

“And everyone in the royal household is feeling positive and upbeat about how he’s responding.”
“It is such a special place, particularly because it was made by my grandmother.
Whispers about funeral plans and preparations added to the public’s worries.

“Everyone is staying optimistic, but he is really very unwell.
More than they are letting on.”
“The plans have been dusted off and are actively being kept up to date.

It’s no more than what you would expect given the king has been diagnosed with cancer.
But the circulation of them has certainly focused minds,” they said.
“Doctors are sufficiently pleased with the progress made so far,” the spokesperson said.

They remained vague about how long the king’s remaining treatment would last, however.
This surprising announcement stopped doomsday prophets in their tracks.

