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Double Health Crisis Exposes Cracks in King Charles’ Royal ‘Slim Down’

TOO THIN?

Aides insist King Charles can still fulfill his constitutional duties—but it’s hard to avoid the sense that the understaffed monarchy may grind to a halt.

Tom Sykes

European Editor at Large

Published Jan. 18 2024 7:10AM EST

Kate Middleton and King Charles have both been hospitalized. — Danny Martindale/Getty

Tom Sykes

Tom Sykes

European Editor at Large

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