In light of King Charles III's ongoing battle with cancer, Prince William and Kate Middleton are proactively preparing to assume their future roles as king and queen, ensuring the

King Charles III is reportedly preparing for a smooth transition of power to his eldest son, Prince William, as speculation grows about the future of the monarchy. Amid King Charles’ ongoing battle with cancer,

PEOPLE understands that William and Kate will not attend the Buckingham Palace lunch because they're already at Anmer Hall in Norfolk for the holidays