The King and Kate remain absent from Royal Family duties as Prince Edward takes a break
Prince Edward is taking a break from Royal Family duties as the King and Princess Kate recover from recent medical procedures. The prince has recently returned home from his trip to South Africa and Saint Helena this month but will not be returning to royal duties for at least a week. Prince Edward Prince Edward is taking a short break from royal dutiesGetty Royal fans took to social media to express both their concern for the duke and their praise for him taking a well-earned rest. It is recorded in the Royal Diary on The Royal Family’s website that the Duke of Edinburgh’s next appointment will not be until February 8, 2024. One user wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “HRH The Duke of Edinburgh has done back-to-back engagements plus has been flying all over the world. Good on him for having a break. Rest up sir and enjoy your break." The duke then travelled to Saint Helena for four days where he met the world’s oldest living land animal, Jonathon the 191-year-old tortoise. Edw