How Wolf Hall lifted the King’s spirits during cancer treatment – and the racy series Camilla can’t stop watching
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Tudor drama follows stories in the court of Charles’ predecessor King Henry VIII. The royal family’s annus horribilis of 2024 has been a relentless series of trials and tribulations. The year opened with a number of health scares as the King, Princess of Wales, and Duchess of York faced cancer diagnoses, leaving the nation in collective concern. As the months rolled on, their challenges only deepened, culminating in fresh scandal when the Duke of York’s ties to an alleged Chinese spy surfaced, sparking yet another crisis.
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Yet amid the storm, solace has come in unexpected ways. Like many Britons navigating hard times, the King and Queen have found comfort in a familiar refuge: their favourite television shows. According to palace sources speaking to The Times, Charles has made room in his packed schedule to lose himself in episodes of the BBC’s new adaptation of Wolf Hall, even as he prepares to continue cancer treatment into the new year.
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It is said the King finds solace in the gripping Tudor drama Wolf Hall, watching as Thomas Cromwell’s rise and fall unfolds in King Henry VIII’s court. The series, adapted from Hilary Mantel’s acclaimed novel, highlights Henry VIII’s marriage to Jane Seymour following Anne Boleyn’s execution.
While immersed in the historical drama, Charles also spends time watching documentaries on his tablet, often recommended by friends, rather than on traditional television. Camilla has reportedly embraced more modern television, becoming engrossed in Rivals, the racy Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s novel.
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