British royal family news reveals that the clan made headlines in the New Year due to two unfortunate medical events.
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Last month both Princess Catherine and King Charles were admitted to the same hospital: Charles for prostate surgery and Catherine for abdominal surgery.
Both are now home and expected to make full recoveries. They have an exciting calendar of events to look forward in 2024, here’s what you need to know.
Royal Family News – King Charles III and Queen Camilla Go to Canada
In May King Charles and Queen Camilla travel to Canada. The country is part of the British Commonwealth, a group of 56 countries tied historically to the United Kingdom.
Canada joined the Commonwealth in 1931, which means that as monarch King Charles is symbolic head of the country.
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According to the Mirror, the dates have not been announced, but the trip remains on the schedule following Charles’ operation.
The royal couple are expected to tour the country for a week, and it comes one year after his visit in conjunction with his May 2023 coronation.
When Prince William and Princess Catherine visited in 2011, some citizens protested the monarchy.
Which is why royal experts believe that Charles needs to spend significant time there: “The last thing they would need would be just a quick appearance in Ontario, maybe B.C.” said royal expert Justin Vovk told CBC News. He added “If he really is King of Canada, a cross-country tour would really be in his best interests.”
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Royal Family News – Prince William and Princess Catherine Visit Italy in the Spring
Kensington Palace announced last December that William and Catherine would travel to Italy in spring 2024, which would be the first international working trip for the Princess of Wales in over a year.
According to the Daily Mail the itinerary could include an in-person meeting with Pope Francis. But the trip is now in question because of Kate’s surgery and the announcement that she would not return to active royal duty until springtime.
She was admitted to the hospital on January 16, and discharged on January 29 after a “planned abdominal surgery.”
Royal Family News – Prince Edward’s Milestone Birthday In March
Prince Edward, the youngest son of the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, has a milestone birthday this year, he turns 60 on March 10.
For his 59th birthday King Charles gave his brother a significant gift: the prestigious new title “the Dukedom of Edinburgh.” Edward gets to keep for the entirety of his lifetime, and no doubt is looking forward to his next birthday present from his generous brother.
Royal Family News – Trooping The Colour
Each year Britain celebrates its monarch with a sovereign birthday celebration called Trooping the Colour. This birthday is independent of the monarch’s actual birthdate and dates back to the 1600s during the rule of King Charles II.
This year’s event is set for June 15 and an estimated 1,400 soldiers from the British army will participate.
The event begins at Buckingham Palace and anyone who is anyone (sorry not you Harry and Meghan) gets to watch from high atop the balcony.
Royal News – Princess Anne At the Summer Olympic Games In Paris
According to Hello! Princess Anne is expected to travel to Paris for the Summer Olympic games which begin at the end of July and go through mid-August.
Princess Anne is a natural choice for the trip since she has competed in the 1976 Olympic Games in a three-day equestrian event and has been a member of the International Olympic Committee since 1988. And of course, her daughter Zara famously competed in the equestrian category at the Olympic Games.
There you have it royal fans, a busy and fun year ahead for the royal family—how many of these events do you plan on following or attending?
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