Despite his resolute determination, King Charles finds himself working on exceedingly thin ground as he recuperates from prostate surgery conducted in London last Thursday.
The monarch's surgery follows closely on the heels of Kate Middleton's own recovery from planned abdominal surgery, intensifying the strain on the royal family.
With Prince William scaling back his royal duties to attend to his wife and children, a crisis looms over Charles's diminished monarchy.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond has underscored the severity of the royal predicament. "This crisis has undeniably highlighted the scarcity of working royals – and the situation is only set to worsen until George, Charlotte, and Louis come of age," she remarked to OK! Magazine.
Bond contends that despite the tight circumstances, it is preferable from a public relations standpoint for the Royal Family to be criticized for its scarcity rather than its abundance. "The King has been steadfast in his resolve to streamline the monarchy, and the current situation will likely prompt him to reconsider his approach. I believe he's on the right track," she asserted.
"I doubt the Princess Royal can fit anything more into her already packed schedule, but I'm certain she'll find a way if she can," Bond added.
Furthermore, she anticipates that the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will lend a hand whenever possible to alleviate the burden, while the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester remain steadfast in their readiness to assist.
