Prince Edward is taking a break from his royal duties
Prince Edward.
TATAN SYUFLANA/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesPrince Edward is the latest royal family to take a break from their royal duties.
The Telegraph reported on Wednesday, January 31, that the 59-year-old Duke of Edinburgh is taking a short break after completing his overseas tours to the Commonwealth country of South Africa and the British territory of St. Helena earlier this month. During his journey, Edward said hello to the same 192-year-old turtle, his deceased mother, Queen Elizabeth IImet during her 1947 visit as a princess.
Edward's next appearance won't be until February 8. He is currently scheduled for a reception at the Institute of Physics and a talent show at The Savoy as patron of the Production Guild of Great Britain. Royal diary.
Edward's breakthrough comes while both King Charles III And Princess Kate Middleton recovering from their respective operations. Earlier this month, Kensington Palace announced that the Princess of Wales, 42, underwent a planned abdominal procedure at The London Clinic.
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“The operation was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days before returning home to continue her recovery,” said the statement via X. “Based on current medical advice, it is unlikely that she will return. for public duties until after Easter.”
Kate's husband, Prince Williamsubsequently canceled two of his performances abroad to remain by his wife's side during her recovery.
King Charles, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
Stephen Pond/Getty ImagesOn the same day that Kate's surgery was announced, it was announced that Charles, 75, would be having surgery the following week.
“Like thousands of men every year, the King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement later that day. “His Majesty's condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure.”
The palace announced that Charles' public appearances would be “postponed for a short period of recovery.”
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After successful surgery, Charles was released from hospital. Entertainment tonight As reported on Monday, January 19, the monarch was said to be working on paperwork from home as he continued his recovery.
While Charles, Kate, William and Edward take their respective breaks from their duties, Queen Camille, Princess Anne And Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh will continue their duties.
On Wednesday, Camilla, 76, gave an update on how Charles was faring as she visited the Royal Free Hospital in London to celebrate the official opening of the new cancer support center Maggie's Royal Free. Camilla shared that Charles is “doing well” and “doing his best,” Daily Express Royal correspondent Richard Palmer reported via X.