As King Charles undergoes treatment for cancer, Prince William, next in line to the throne, is poised to assume additional royal duties.
Amidst a prolonged rift with his brother Prince Harry, Prince Charles appears to be delegating certain responsibilities to uphold international peacekeeping efforts.
To bolster his efforts, Prince William plans to enlist the expertise of Ian Patrick, a former diplomat with experience in the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, as well as geopolitical consultancy. Patrick, appointed an MBE, will join the Kensington Palace team as Prince William's private secretary, according to The Telegraph.
The restructuring within the Kensington Palace team, initiated prior to the King's diagnosis, aims to provide enhanced support to Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Prince and Princess of Wales. This includes the appointment of individual private secretaries for the royal couple, alongside the creation of a yet-to-be-filled chief executive role.
Despite the King's health challenges, he remains engaged in crucial state affairs. Meanwhile, Prince William is gradually assuming select public duties, signaling his increasing global role within the monarchy.
