During a landmark royal engagement on Monday, Prince Edward and Sophie, joined by high-ranking officials, celebrated Anglo-French relations at a ceremony marking the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale. They inspected UK and French troops on Buckingham Palace's forecourt, underscoring the strong ties between the two nations. Notably, King Charles, focusing on his cancer treatment, refrained from public duties.
The absence of King Charles and Queen Camilla at the event highlighted a significant shift, marking the first time troops from a non-Commonwealth country participated in the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the royal residence.
As Meghan Markle and Prince Harry prepare for their UK trip in May to attend the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, founded by the Duke, they undoubtedly gleaned a valuable lesson from King Charles's latest move. Despite any regrets about stepping down as senior working royals, the couple witnessed the enduring importance of dedication and loyalty to the monarchy, as demonstrated by the King's delegation of responsibilities to Prince Edward and Sophie amidst his health battle.
