Das of yesterday, Great Britain is in shock: Charles III, currently resting in Scotland, he is about to undergo corrective treatment for a benign enlargement on his prostate. Kate Middleton is hospitalized from Tuesday in a London clinic for abdominal surgery. Her husband William is next to her. But how are they really? The two statements are too vague, even if reassuring.
The “replacements” of King Charles and Kate Middleton
And while the corridors of Windsor and Buckingham Palace are unusually quiet, considering the high number of events and official engagements canceled due to the absence of Charles and his right-hand woman Kate, the nation asks itself: what happens if the king, and his most loyal collaborators, the princes of Wales, are forced to stop? Who can take their place?
Since yesterday afternoon, or since the arrival of the chain announcements from Buckingham Palace, the monarchy has held firm three women called to act as caretakerthe king’s guardians: the Queen Camillathe Princess Anne And Sophie Wessex, the new Duchess of Edinburgh. They, and Edoardo, will share the commitments of Carlo, William and Kate in the coming weeks. Despite this, the English suddenly realized the fragility of the monarchy.
Charles, Kate and William in Scotland, March 2013 (Getty Images)
Charles’ streamlined monarchy must be helped
Even before his accession to the throne, and concerned by the discontent of the British taxpayers, Charles had expressed it clearly his desire to limit the number of Royals working at court. But in light of the events announced yesterday, this It doesn’t seem like a good idea anymore.
The sovereign should have listened to his sister Anna who, already super busy, had warned him: no more with the Sussexes working Royal and now relegated to California, and Andrea removed due to the Epstein scandal, there are very few Royals left to keep the monarchy afloat.
Harry or Andrea instead of Carlo? In theory it could happen
To officially represent Carlo in case of illness they should be the Councilors of State, who by law include the king’s wife and the four people who appear in the highest positions in the line of succession and who have reached the age of 21. An elite group that today includes Camilla, William (currently absent), Anne, Edward and Beatrice of York. But they are still there too Harry and Andrew, two Royals not at all welcome at Buckingham Palace.
Confusion reigns among State Councilors
Concerned by the serious shortage of working Royalthe Queen Elizabeth he had not wanted to take away the role of State Councilor from Harry and Andrea, fallen into disgrace. And Carlo hesitates like his mother, raising shields even in the face of the constant insistence of William, who long ago “eliminated” his brother and uncle from Royal’s circle who could find themselves even only temporarily in the role of the king.
To avoid the problem, Carlo will continue to work even while convalescing
What happens if there are not enough Counselors available and the court needs an extra hand? The sovereign’s collaborators are looking for a quick solution to the problem. Just in case, say the English, or in case it were needed. But Carlo reassures: even if he won’t be seen in public for quite a while, during his convalescence he will continue to dispose of the hundreds of government documents that are delivered to him every morning in the iconic red briefcase.
Kate Middleton is not a State Councilor, but her absence weighs just the same
Hospitalized in the very luxurious and private London Clinic, in the center of the British capital, Kate Middleton is recovering from surgery and will be able to return home in a fortnight. This will be followed by a long period of convalescence and, if the doctors allow it, she will return to work in April.
But although she is not officially a State Councilor of the King (as wife of the heir to the throne her name, like that of Sophie, cannot be included), in reality Kate And the leading figure of the monarchy, its true future, as well as the most popular Royal. Without her, the historic institution risks losing fans.
George, Charlotte and Louis miss their mother Kate Middleton
In a few weeks, the little ones George (10 years old), Charlotte (8) and Louis (5) will start thehalf termthe half term holiday. About ten days (from 9 to 19 February) during which mother Kate would accompany them in a thousand activities. In that period, however, Middleton will still be convalescing: the children will have to make do with her nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, and their grandmother Carole, who immediately rushed to lend a hand, temporarily moving to Windsor.
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