COURT CIRCULAR
THE palace continues to promote how full of beans Brian is – but the king is also still battling cancer, and his appearances are being very carefully managed.
Early nights have replaced long evening engagements, and rest periods are built into each working day. When Brian received his diagnosis, doctors wanted him to withdraw him from public life for as long as it took – something he did consider. But with Kate disappearing for her own cancer treatment and William retreating with her, Brian had little option but to keep buggering on.