Opinion
Joy Behar appeared to hit out at the late Queen Elizabeth, who died in 2022 at age 96, after her son, King Charles, was diagnosed with cancer.
Behar plays outside
The Daily Mail reported that during Tuesday’s episode of ABC talk show “The View,” Behar appeared to criticize the queen for not stepping down to give her son a chance on the throne. The Queen reigned for a record 70 years before her death in September 2022.
“It’s like, why not resign and let Charles have his day in the sun?” Behar asked. “The poor guy, he finally becomes king, and now he has a disease. It does not seem right. There is something wrong.”
“She has been in office for 70 years, the longest reign,” he added. “I think she could have used some term limits.”
Unfortunately for Behar, however, social media users were quick to respond to her by defending the queen.
“Maybe #JoyBehar should get her 81 year old ass off the telly and make room for someone else?” one user commented, while another added, “Joy should have had term limits imposed years ago!”
“I have absolutely no interest in the royal family (see my Twitter account), but that doesn’t change the fact that Joy Behar is an unconscionable pig,” a third user commented.
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King Charles’ cancer diagnosis
Buckingham Palace announced Monday that Charles has been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer.
“During King’s recent hospital surgery for a benign enlargement of the prostate, another issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests identified a form of cancer,” the Palace said in a statement. “His Majesty today began a program of regular treatments, during which doctors advised him to postpone his public engagements. During this period, His Majesty will continue to deal with state affairs and official paperwork as usual.”
“The King is grateful to his medical team for their rapid intervention, made possible thanks to his recent hospital intervention. He remains totally positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public service as soon as possible,” the statement added. “Her Majesty has chosen to share her diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope that she can help raise public understanding for those around the world affected by cancer.”
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Real experts intervene
CBS News royal contributor Julian Payne, who previously served as communications director for then-Prince Charles, spoke to say the king has generally enjoyed “very robust health.”
“So, this is going to be something he’s not used to,” Payne said. “I think he will be stoic about it. I think he’ll do what the doctors ask him to do, and I think his sights will be firmly set on getting back to work and getting back to full fitness.”
Royal expert Roya Nikkhah said that despite not being as popular as his mother, the king still enjoys “a huge amount of affection and goodwill” from the public.
“The British public were really shocked and saddened, as much as they were when the Queen was very ill and in her final years,” he continued. “The nation will want to rally around the king and hope that he makes a full recovery.”
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