Prince Edward, a prominent member of the British Royal Family, has announced that he will be taking a brief hiatus from his royal engagements.

This news has left many royal enthusiasts worried about his well-being.

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According to reports from The Telegraph, Prince Edward’s decision to take a break comes after his recent trips to South Africa and St Helena earlier this month.

Queen Camilla, Princess Anne, and Duchess Sophie will now assume the responsibility of upholding the royal fort in light of King Charles and Princess Kate’s health issues, as well as Prince Edward’s temporary absence.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s next official engagement is scheduled for February 8, 2024, as indicated by the Royal Diary on the Royal Family’s website.

Royal fans have taken notice of this update and have expressed their concern on social media platforms.

One user on X (formerly known as Twitter) wrote, “I hope he just needs a little rest.”

Another user applauded Prince Edward’s dedication, saying, “Congratulations to him for getting a break.

Rest easy, sir, and enjoy your holiday.”

The outpouring of support continued as users shared their well wishes.

A third user commented, “Awesome.

I hope everything goes well.

This is unexpected.

Praying for him to get some rest and regain his energy.”

Echoing similar sentiments, a fourth user acknowledged Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie’s hard work, stating, “I hope he’s doing well.

They have been working tirelessly, undertaking numerous overseas trips and engagements in the UK.”

However, some fans expressed their surprise at the relatively short duration of Prince Edward’s break.

One user remarked, “It’s only been eight days off.

Not long.

Hope he’s okay.”

This concern raised questions about the overall capacity of the monarchy, particularly in light of recent health setbacks involving King Charles and Princess Kate.

The idea of a leaner monarchy, championed by King Charles, has become a topic of intense debate.

Richard Fitzwilliams, a royal expert, criticized the current state of the monarchy, arguing that it cannot function in the same manner as before.

He highlighted the provision for councillors of state to act on behalf of the King when he is incapacitated or abroad.

These councillors act in pairs, but due to their respective circumstances, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew were unable to fulfill this role.