It's a bad time for the British Royals, and poor Williams, as both his father King Charles and wife Kate Middleton are fighting with cancer.

And now, Prince William finds himself in a "frightening proximity" to ascend to the British throne.

The news of King Charles III's cancer diagnosis has thrust William and his wife, Kate Middleton, into "uncharted territory."

On March 25, in a New York Times article, journalist Tina Brown claimed, "The almost simultaneous news of Charles's cancer has put William and Catherine in frightening proximity to ascending the throne just when they had hoped for a span of years to parent their children out of the public eye."

William and Kate, parents to three children-Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis-are "under unmanageable pressure" and anxiety as they contemplate the possibility of William's future reign. Brown noted, "The prospect of it, I am told, is causing them intense anxiety."

The challenges facing the couple are doubled by recent scandals within the royal family, including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's estrangement and Prince Andrew's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

The former Vanity Fair editor-in-chief asserted that these controversies have placed William and Kate under "unmanageable pressure," highlighting, "Catherine is the most popular member of the royal family after William," and added, "The future of the monarchy hangs by a thread, and that thread is her."

Yet, Kate's battle with cancer adds another layer of complexity to their circumstances. Brown described the couple as facing a "tidal wave of premature responsibility," with the Princess of Wales' health condition further complicating their situation.

Kate's cancer diagnosis, announced on March 22 following speculation about her health, marked a sombre turn of events for the royal family. In a video message, she expressed gratitude for the support she and William have received. "Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too," she said.

The announcement of Catherine's illness came shortly after King Charles III revealed his own cancer diagnosis in February. Buckingham Palace issued a statement detailing his treatment plan and the adjustment of his public duties.