With King Charles, Princess Kate, and Prince William taking a step back from their royal duties due to ongoing health issues, Princess Anne finds herself shouldering a disproportionate amount of the royal family's public engagements. Concerns about Princess Anne's well-being have prompted calls for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to temporarily return to the UK to assist with royal duties.
In a joint statement released by U.K.-based wellbeing experts at GoSmokeFree, the experts expressed their concerns for Princess Anne's health, citing the age factor and the overwhelming workload she has assumed. "We are deeply concerned for her wellbeing and worry Her Royal Highness may be on the brink of burnout," the statement read, as reported by the Mirror.
"While we acknowledge and commend HRH's tireless dedication to serving her country, we urge other members of the royal family to step in and help distribute the workload more evenly," the experts continued.
The experts went on to suggest that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who stepped back from their royal duties four years ago, should consider returning to the UK to support the sovereign during this critical period. "Their involvement in attending public engagements would be crucial in lightening the heavy workload Princess Anne has taken upon herself and would help prevent her from reaching a point of burnout," the experts added.
As the royal family navigates these challenging times, calls for additional support for Princess Anne highlight the need for a collective effort to maintain the family's public responsibilities and ensure the well-being of its members.