Queen Camilla's cancer comments: The reality of caring for someone with a serious illness
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Who do you tell when someone you love is diagnosed with a serious illness? And what happens when they ask you to keep it secret?
Following Queen Camilla’s comments on the pressure of keeping King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis private, Esther was joined by Professor of Oncology Tim Maughan and Richard Cox from Firm Roots to explore the difficult conversations and practical challenges families can face when navigating illness together — and why Christians can be just as anxious about what to say and do.
Released on 20 Aug 2026
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