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Why a Slimmed-Down Monarchy Is ‘Clearly a Challenge' for the Royal Family


Royal expert says King Charles’ slimmed-down monarchy is ‘clearly a challenge’ for the royal family amid health issues and hospital stays

Chris Jackson/Getty Images“The surgery was successful, and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days, before returning home to continue her recovery,” read the palace’s statement, shared via X. Before Charles ascended to the throne in September 2022 following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, many royal experts claimed that he planned to streamline the monarchy in order to save money. In practice, this means that Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, will take on more duties along with William, 41, and Kate, 42, while more junior members of the royal family will make fewer official appearances.

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