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Buckingham Palace released an official statement on May 22 confirming the Royal calendar shake-ups. Why are King Charles and Prince William staying inside? Keep reading for all the details.
With two members of the Royal Family currently battling cancer, it’s scary to hear that Prince William and King Charles’ public events this week were canceled. But, thankfully it has nothing to do with the royals’ health, THIS time.
King Charles – Cancels Royal Calendar
This week Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called for a surprise general election, which is slated to be held on July 4 2024. If you follow the Royals closely, then you know their stance (or lack of) on politics.
King Charles and his family don’t want any parts of the political drama and announced they will be staying in the house until after the election. Obviously the statement from the Palace was worded much more eloquently.
According to People Magazine, “While members of the royal family historically do not get involved in politics, they do shift their schedules amid elections.
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Adjusting the schedule during election campaigns is standard practice. The palace aims to ensure the public’s attention remains on the election and the key issues it presents.”
Royals Avoid Political Drama
King Charles was scheduled to make two public appearances on May 24 and both of those events have been scrapped.
Prince William also canceled an event, and the Royals released an apology for those who were planning on travelling and seeing The King and Prince Of Wales.
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It’s unclear what other Royal events will be cancelled between now and the election on July 4. But, it sounds like we may not be seeing King Charles or Prince William for a while.
Do you think Buckingham Palace was right to scale back events until after the election?
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