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Inside King Charles's close bond with Kate Middleton, the 'daughter he never had'

King Charles and his close bond with Princess Kate has led fans to refer to her as the daughter he never had - the pair are even closer after their cancer diagnoses

King Charles, the doting dad to Princes William and Harry, celebrated his 76th birthday three days ago with a moment of reflection on his family ties after a challenging year. Now after completing chemotherapy treatment, Kate looks forward to resuming her public duties at a measured pace, reports the Express. The heartfelt bond she shares with Charles has resonated with Royal enthusiasts, prompting many to describe her as the daughter he never had—a sentiment echoed by former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond, who said: "There's little doubt that Charles would have loved a daughter (he's really quite a softie at heart) and it is said that he was disappointed when Harry turned out to be a boy."

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