The British monarchy is the largest and grandest in the world, but royal aides are said to have been given a “very stark reminder of the extremely contingent nature of their roles.” With King Charles III and Catherine, Princess of Wales, recovering from surgeries, and Prince William suspending royal duties as well, the Crown is out of action, unlike anything seen since the reign of the reclusive Queen Victoria. Queen Camilla, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and Princess Anne, are reportedly the only senior royals available to represent the Crown in public. The King is expected to remain secluded …
