In light of Prince Charles and Duchess Kate’s absence from public engagements, experts predict that Prince William will assume more responsibilities within the royal family. On Wednesday, Prince William held his investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle and attended a fundraising dinner for the London Air Ambulance charity. However, the news of Prince Charles’s cancer diagnosis has added pressure to the royal family, with the Monarch temporarily suspending public appearances to focus on treatment and recovery.
While Charles receives treatment for his undisclosed type of cancer, he will continue to work behind the scenes, reviewing and signing government documents. The increased responsibilities now fall on Prince William, who faces the challenge of managing his own duties while supporting his father. With his wife unable to join him due to family obligations and their three children to care for, Prince William must now shoulder some of the burden
Watcher Rachel Bowie, co-host of the popular Royal podcast “Royally Obsessed,” expressed that the palace’s openness about royal health issues is a departure from normal practice. However, the specific type and severity of Prince Charles’s cancer have not been disclosed. The monarchy’s upcoming event, Commonwealth Day on March 11th, typically celebrated with a service at Westminster Abbey, remains uncertain in terms of its continuation and Prince Charles’s participation.
As the first in line to the throne, Prince William is generally considered second in line, and it is expected that he will resume his royal duties on Wednesday. The recent turn of events, with Prince Charles’s prostate gland treatment taking an unexpected turn, and Princess Kate’s absence, highlights the delicate nature of the monarchy. It is a reminder of the challenges they face. “It really makes you think about how tenuous the monarchy feels,” remarked Rachel Bowie on Monday.