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Title: Royal Family Faces Crisis as Senior Royals Unavailable to Assist Queen During Illness
The royal family is facing a minor crisis as the Queen's hospital visit has left her with a mounting workload and a lack of available senior royals to offer assistance.
According to Talk Radio's royal correspondent Rupert Bell, discussions about lightening the Queen's burden have hit a major roadblock due to the unavailability of Prince Harry and Prince Andrew, who would typically be able to help out.
This predicament comes as the Queen was forced to cancel her trip to Northern Ireland on medical advice and had to spend a night in the hospital.
During a conversation on Talk Radio with Rob Rinder, Mr. Bell delved into the Queen's health and future prospects.
Her Majesty, who is 95 years old, was scheduled to attend the centenary service in Northern Ireland but was advised against traveling.
The Prime Minister attended the landmark event, while the Queen underwent preliminary tests during her hospital stay.
On Thursday, she returned to Windsor, and Prime Minister Johnson informed the press that she was back at her desk working.
Mr. Bell and Mr. Rinder discussed the implications of the situation, wondering if Prince Charles would take on new responsibilities and whether the Queen, as she approaches the milestone age of 100, would be able to continue fulfilling her various roles.
Mr. Bell responded by suggesting that it is unlikely, highlighting the fact that the royal family is currently short-staffed in terms of individuals who could provide assistance.
He added that Prince Charles is likely aware of the situation and is now tasked with finding ways to alleviate the constitutional burden.
The cancellation of the Queen's trip to Northern Ireland was announced on Wednesday, following doctors' orders for her to rest.
However, the palace faced criticism from royal commentators when it was revealed that the Queen went to the hospital while she was believed to be resting at her Berkshire residence.
In a separate news story, Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle, expressed his disapproval of Prince Harry's upcoming memoir in an interview with Good Morning Britain.
Mr. Markle argued that his son-in-law wrote the book solely for financial gain and to insult his grandmother, the Queen.
He claimed that everything the couple does is motivated by money.
The memoir, which will reportedly be published by Penguin Random House in 2022, was initially presented as a charitable endeavor, with all proceeds going to charity.
However, it remains unclear what percentage of the proceeds will be donated or which specific charities will benefit.
In a statement, Prince Harry emphasized that he is writing the memoir not as the prince he was born, but as the man he has become.
He hopes that by sharing his story, including the highs, lows, mistakes, and lessons learned, he can demonstrate that despite our different backgrounds, we have more in common than we realize.
During the GMB interview, Thomas Markle also criticized his daughter, claiming that she has distanced herself from both sides of her family since marrying Prince Harry.
He attributed this change in behavior to her relationship with her husband.
Thomas Markle has had a strained relationship with Meghan ever since it was revealed, shortly before her wedding to Prince Harry, that he had staged paparazzi photos in exchange for money.
As the royal family faces these challenges, the absence of key senior members to support the Queen during her illness adds to the mounting pressure.
The future roles and responsibilities of the monarchy are being closely scrutinized, particularly as the Queen approaches her centenary milestone.
Prince Charles, along with other members of the royal family, will need to navigate these complexities and find ways to alleviate the burden on the monarch while ensuring the smooth functioning of the institution.