Kate Middleton’s abdominal surgery recovery is set to have a “huge impact” on the royal family behind closed doors, according to King Charles III’s former butler.
The Princess of Wales was admitted to the hospital for a planned procedure on Tuesday, with Kensington Palace making an official announcement earlier today.
While the surgery was “successful,” she will remain at the London Clinic for 10 to 14 days before “returning home to continue her recovery.”
Grant Harrold, who worked for Charles for seven years when he was the Prince of Wales, says the surgery will no doubt have an effect on the royals, and will force her husband, Prince William, to pick up the extra workload.
“Without question, this will have a huge impact. Kate is arguably one of the most favorable royals. Everybody loves seeing her,” Harrold exclusively told The Post.
“Obviously, all engagements are planned six months in advance, if not more. These will all have to be changed, which will cause a fair bit of disappointment, and possibly rearranged with different members of the royal family.”
“No doubt, Kate’s absence will be a setback here, with William likely to take it upon himself to keep up the momentum,” he added.
With Middleton being out of the public royal fold for the next few months, Harrold says her husband will have to “get used to” having more on his plate as he prepares to one day take to the throne.
“William is extremely comfortable carrying out his royal duties on his own. He did them for many years before he was married to Kate, and I’m sure he will pick up some solo duties here,” Harrold said on behalf of Slingo.
“Kate having to take time off for two to three months is quite a significant amount of time, and there’s no doubt that this will impact the royal family as other members will have to share the workload.”
Harrold says the Prince of Wales is “no stranger” to “taking on more,” however he must now find the balance between carrying out royal duties and supporting his wife and kids at home.
“Now, he is the Prince of Wales. He is next in line to the throne, so naturally, he is being given more jobs and responsibilities to carry out,” Harrold says, adding that Charles is “passing on more duties” to his eldest son.
“To William, it’s like an apprenticeship. It’s to get him used to what is going to be expected of him in the coming years,” Harrold said.
