The health crises that have rocked the royal family over the past couple of weeks have hammered home the fact that despite their privilege and wealth, they are also vulnerable to things going wrong.
And the shock news that both the King and the Princess of Wales have needed surgery for medical issues has also raised concerns about the wisdom of having a slimmed-down monarchy.
With the sovereign and the most popular royal out of action – along with Kate’s husband Prince William, who has stepped back from official duties to help care for her and their three children – the UK’s first family has been seriously depleted.
While the King, 75, is only expected to be laid low for a short time by
