Today, shocking news has rocked the royal family as an update on the health of the Princess of Wales has been revealed following Prince William’s unexpected withdrawal from a royal event due to a personal matter.
Kensington Palace has provided limited details, stating that the Princess of Wales is reportedly recovering well.
On the other hand, the Prince of Wales was scheduled to attend a memorial service for the late King Constantine of Greece, his godfather, at Windsor Castle but opted not to participate.
It is reported that Prince William privately expressed his regrets to the Greek royal family for his absence.
Despite speculation, sources close to the royal family have indicated that Prince William’s absence from the event is unrelated to the ongoing recovery of the Princess of Wales from recent abdominal surgery.
Prince William, who was slated to deliver a reading at the service in St. George’s Chapel, personally informed the Greek royal family of his inability to attend.
In his place, Crown Prince Pavlos, Constantine’s eldest son, stepped in to fulfill the reading duties.
In light of his wife’s health challenges, Prince William has been rearranging his commitments and delaying some engagements.
Additionally, King Charles was also absent from the memorial service as he continues to undergo treatment for cancer.
Consequently, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, took on the responsibility of leading the royal contingent at the service commemorating the late King Constantine, a close confidant of King Charles.
Upon arrival at the service, Queen Elizabeth II arrived separately from the rest of the royal family, accompanied by Queen Anne-Marie, the former Queen of the Hellenes.
Emotions ran high during the ceremony, with Camilla visibly moved as she wiped away a tear while attendees gathered to honor the life of King Constantine, who passed away in January 2023.
Prince Andrew, accompanied by his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and their daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, also made a poignant entrance to the chapel.
The public reaction to Prince Andrew’s public appearance with the royal family following his fall from grace has stirred controversy on social media.
Meanwhile, the royal household is reeling from the sudden and tragic death of Thomas Kingston, prompting Buckingham Palace to issue a heartfelt tribute.
In a statement released on behalf of Lady Gabriella Kingston, Thomas’s wife, and his grieving parents and sisters, the family expressed profound sorrow over his untimely passing.
Thomas Kingston, a 45-year-old financier and husband of Lady Gabriella Kingston, was discovered deceased at a residence in Gloucestershire.
The incident, which occurred on a Sunday evening, prompted emergency services to respond to the scene.
The last known public appearance of Thomas Kingston was less than two weeks prior, in the company of Queen Camilla at a Shakespearean event on Valentine’s Day.
While an inquest will be conducted to determine the cause of death, authorities have ruled out any foul play or involvement of third parties.
In response to the tragic news, the King and Queen have extended their deepest condolences and prayers to Lady Gabriella Kingston and the Kingston family.
A spokesperson from Buckingham Palace conveyed the monarchs’ shared grief with Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and all those impacted by Thomas Kingston’s passing.
The heartfelt sentiments from their Majesties are directed towards Gabriella and the entire Kingston family during this difficult time.