Princess Kate ‘Stepping Up in a Big Way’ Amid King Charles’ Cancer Battle (Exclusive)

Leading the way!

Princess Kate is asserting her influence on the monarchy more than ever these days, Star has learned, and she’s got King Charles III’s full and unequivocal support.

“Kate’s so adored, within the family and by the British public,” says a source. “It makes sense she would start taking a bigger hand in shaping what the monarchy looks like moving forward.”

There’s another reason why the Princess of Wales, 43, is taking charge and it has to do with 77-year-old Charles’ cancer battle.

According to the source, Kate has been “stepping up in a big way” amid his health issues.

The same goes for her husband, Prince William.

“William’s very focused on accountability,” the source says. “Kate is very much of the same mind. She believes every senior royal ought to show exactly what they’re doing, why it matters and how it helps the public.”

With William, 43, and Kate at the helm, “the days of turning up for a quick photo op and calling it a day’s work are over,” reveals the source. “Kate’s pushing for streamlining the workload and keeping their focus on being of real service to the public. If an engagement does not support real charitable impact, it gets cut.”

The future Queen of England is also pressing for tighter media discipline.

“No more leaks from courtiers or off-the-record chatter,” says the source. “Everything goes through the press office so they have a united message.”

Not everyone within the royal family is happy with all of the changes.

Queen Camilla “definitely does not appreciate being told what standard she has to meet,” spills the source. “But Kate is stronger than people think and she is not stepping back.”