Precautionary medical exams follow former instructor's death from blood cancer
Prince William is preparing to undergo a series of medical examinations following the death of his former military flight instructor, Flight Sergeant Zach Stubbings. Stubbings, who trained the prince at RAF Valley between 2010 and 2013, passed away at 47 after a ten-year battle with multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow and blood cancer.
His death has raised concerns about potential health risks linked to prolonged exposure to toxic exhaust fumes from military helicopters, including the Sea King aircraft that William piloted during his service.
According to RadarOnline, the prince will undergo preventative medical tests to rule out any conditions related to his military duties. A source noted, "Heaven forbid that he's developed any form of cancer in the service of his country."
The Royal Family is already navigating two significant cancer cases. King Charles continues to receive treatment, while Catherine recently shared that she is in remission after six months of chemotherapy.
Given these circumstances, Buckingham Palace is taking a cautious approach to William's health, seeking to prevent what officials fear could be a "triple whammy" of cancer diagnoses among senior royals.
In response to rising concerns, the Ministry of Defence has also begun testing exhaust emissions from military helicopters to assess their impact on crew members’ health.
